Airplane Field

Cat Island Park Float Site (Eglin Aero Modellers)

DeFuniak Springs, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceWater
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursSecond Saturday of each month, sunrise to 1pm
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed); Eglin D MOA (military training area) from 1,000 ft AGL (watch for low military aircraft). Float flying only (Juniper Lake).

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

About this field

Float flying site of the Eglin Aero Modellers (AMA club 221) at Cat Island Park, DeFuniak Springs. Floats only.

Camping & RV