Airplane & Heli Field

Contreras Field (Yuma Aeromodelers)

Yuma, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size600 x 60 ft
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, 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
When to fly
HoursUnlimited, 24/7 day or night
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)600 x 60 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; no drugs/alcohol (AMA listing).
All AMA and MAAC members welcome to fly (MAAC members now need AMA affiliate membership); non-club members need a club member as sponsor (see bylaws).

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

About this field

Flying field of Yuma Aeromodelers (AMA club #320).

N32°42'27.59" W114°25'27.59". Club sign at Hwy 95/Rifle Range Rd temporarily removed for highway widening. Website says 'paved' runway.

Camping & RV