Airplane & Heli Field

HAWKS Field (HAWKS RC)

Hamilton, OH

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size550 x 30 ft paved (homepage says 500 ft)
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
Water
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boats
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver stand
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen 24/7, 365 days (AMA listing); city requires the entrance gated when no one is present
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)550 x 30 ft paved (homepage says 500 ft)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Operations governed by AMA rules and City of Hamilton regulations; no drugs/alcohol; model inspection (AMA listing).
All model aviators welcome; AMA membership required (AMA). Visitors may contact the club in advance to make sure the gate is open.

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Flying field of HAWKS RC (Hamilton Area Wireless Kontrol Society) (AMA club #788).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02158-FRIA 'HAWKS #788 - Joe Nuxhall Way' (252 Joe Nuxhall Way; expires 2027-10-04). Flight training Tuesday evenings (DST, weather permitting). Paved taxiways, clubhouse, shaded shelter, 17+ pit stations, 10+ power outlets; AMA also lists grass runway, camping, night flying.

Camping & RV