Airplane Field

Jerry Thomas Field (KCRC)

Irwin, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway sizeMain ~800 ft (east-west) + 250 ft cross runway
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
HoursElectrics unlimited. Gas/fuel 9 a.m. to dusk Monday-Saturday; Sunday noon to dusk (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)Main ~800 ft (east-west) + 250 ft cross runway
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Fuel/gas flying hours restricted (see hours); no drugs/alcohol; no pets (AMA listing)
AMA membership required; guest pilots welcome (AMA listing)

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

About this field

Flying field of Keystone Clippers Radio Control Club (KCRC) (AMA club #553).

Grass runways and pits, clubhouse, covered shelter, power, gated entrance, porta-pots, privately owned (AMA listing). FAA FRIA 'Keystone Clippers RC MAC #553' at 210 Oggs Ln (FAA lists city as Rillton), expires 2027-08-17. Club website says the field is ~10 acres, club-purchased after years of leasing, about 1.5 miles from Rillton.

Camping & RV