Airplane & Heli Field

AMPS Field at Adobe Dam

Glendale, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size600 x 75 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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
HoursGas/glow 7:00 AM to sunset; electric 5:00 AM to midnight (club safety rules, June 2025)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)600 x 75 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Under 100 dB at 3 m; max 400 ft AGL; max 5 aircraft aloft; spotter required with 3+ pilots; FPV/autopilot need spotters; no maneuvers south of runway centerline; AMA/AMPS badge must be worn; under-16 pilots accompanied by parent; night flying requires briefing and anti-collision lighting
Guests must fly with an AMPS host member, may fly up to 3 times before joining, and must request each time; AMA, FAA registration (number displayed) and TRUST certificate required

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

About this field

Flying field of Arizona Model Pilots Society (AMPS) (AMA club #1546).

Site is in Adobe Dam Regional Park (Maricopa County). Club website says it is an FAA FRIA club. Facilities per AMA: covered shelter, power, chargers, gated entrance, restrooms (porta-pots).

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