Airplane & Heli Field

Detweiler Field (HAFS)

Dauphin, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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
HoursGas: 8 AM to dusk, 7 days a week (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Do not fly over the hiking trail along the north/east tree line and west of the field; observe posted field boundaries; watch for hikers on the vehicle access path

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

About this field

Flying field of Harrisburg Area Flying Society (HAFS) (AMA club #576).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02940-FRIA 'Harrisburg Area Flying Society #576 - Peters Mountain Rd', 1700 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin (expires 2027-11-15). AMA listing mentions night flying, handicap accessible.

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