Airplane & Heli Field

Gary Smith Field (Marion Airfoils)

Marion, OH

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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
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
Hoursunlimited (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; no dogs/pets; no drugs/alcohol; new members briefed on the Tall Grass walking path procedures; gated entrance (members get gate access)
Non-members may fly when accompanied by a member; AMA membership required for every flyer; anyone flying more than 3 times a year is asked to join

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

About this field

Flying field of Marion Airfoils (AMA club #887).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01331-FRIA (to Aug 31, 2027). Field named for member Gary Smith; land leased from the City of Marion since 1986. Spectators welcome whenever a member is flying.

Camping & RV