Airplane & Heli Field

Fritz Field, Escambia County Model Park (NFMI)

Pensacola, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
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 and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursSun-up to sundown daily
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

A member must be present for guests. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed); Pensacola Regional Airport Class C starts at 1,400 ft MSL; alert area A-292 from the surface (watch for low military aircraft). Separate powered, glider and drone areas. No control line. Turbines need AMA waiver.

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

About this field

Fritz Field at the Escambia County Model Park, home of Northwest Florida Modelers (NFMI, AMA club 213). Asphalt and grass runways, control line circles; jets, helicopters, pattern and soaring.

Club meetings: second Saturday, 11am, at Fritz Field. Hosts a Marines Toys for Tots fly each November.

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