Airplane & Heli Field

EAM Field (Eglin Aero Modellers, Niceville)

Niceville, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Drones / FPV, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway sizeSouthern 1,000 ft of an old runway (asphalt) + grass
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
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 only
Field accessGated - members have the code
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursDawn to 10pm
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)Southern 1,000 ft of an old runway (asphalt) + grass
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

On Eglin AFB Test Site C-3: closed to the public, authorized access only. No open flames or pyrotechnics. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed); Eglin E MOA (military training area) from the surface (watch for low military aircraft).

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

About this field

Field of the Eglin Aero Modellers (AMA club 221) on the southern 1,000 ft of an abandoned runway at Eglin Test Site C-3. Asphalt and grass, clubhouse, heli pad, control line, night flying, power. Check with the club before visiting.

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