Airplane & Heli Field

TIMPA Field

Marana, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size750 ft long
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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$10/day (waived first visit)
When to fly
HoursDaylight hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)750 ft long
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

FAA waiver raises altitude limit to 1200 ft AGL (effective Apr 11, 2025); all flying north of far runway edge; no high-speed passes toward pilot stations; turbines need AMA waiver; pulse jets prohibited; spotters required with 3+ aircraft aloft; noise control requirements; no firearms
Guests may fly when gate is open and a Safety Officer is present; current AMA verified; new members sign up at the field and demonstrate flying ability

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

About this field

Flying field of Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) (AMA club #3137).

Homepage shows FRIA banner and rules page refers to TIMPA as a FRIA flying field. Also supports rocketry, U-control and astronomy areas.

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