Airplane & Heli Field

NEPRCC Field, Benjamin Rush State Park

Philadelphia, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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 only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours8 a.m. until dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Student pilots must complete NEPRCC flight training and safety program required by DCNR; field closed to RC flying on control-line contest days; park closes for scheduled hunts (e.g., Mentored Youth Hunt Oct 23-24, 2026)

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

About this field

Flying field of Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club (NEPRCC) (AMA club #1632).

Club states it has FAA FRIA status (in effect until 2028); FAA list shows 'Northeast Philadelphia RC Club #1632' at 15001 Roosevelt Blvd, exp. 2027-09-27. Field has a control-line circle. Club mentions rolling the runway and control-line circle during 2026 cleanup (surface not stated).

Camping & RV