Boat Pond

Warnock Model Boat Pond, Columbia River Maritime Museum (Portland Model Power Boat Association)

Astoria, OR

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterPond
Size (acres)
BoatsSail, Power - electric, Scale
Fuel boatsNot sure
CoursesOpen water (no course)
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonAll year
Sessions
Pond rulesAlways open to the public; bring your own boat. Groups can reserve the pond ($25, with a Learning Lab or Group Visit booking).
Permit
EntranceEast end of the museum parking lot
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereOpen to the public (no membership needed)
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

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

About this field

Purpose-built model boat pond on the Columbia River Maritime Museum campus, open to the public year-round. Staff help and RC boat rentals are available for groups. PMPBA held events here in June and August 2026.

Camping & RV