Airplane & Heli Field

Catalina R/C Modelers Field

Tucson, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size430 x 70 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursSunrise to sunset; occasional night fly with Pima County permission (AMA). No gas/glow flying before 7 AM. Members typically fly 7-11 AM daily.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)430 x 70 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Noise limit 107 dB measured at 6 ft (all RC aircraft); no gas/glow before 7 AM; no-fly zone maps and rules PDF on Safety page
Guest flying for experienced pilots with proof of current AMA membership; new pilots may fly with an instructor under the AMA Introductory Pilot Program for up to 90 days

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

About this field

Flying field of Catalina R/C Modelers (AMA club #1841).

Access off eastbound I-10 frontage road between Ina Rd and Orange Grove Rd (Ina exit). 231 ft covered ramada, solar 12 V charging stations, two heli pads.

Camping & RV