Airplane & Heli Field

Hebestreit Field (Flagstaff Flyers)

Flagstaff, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size900 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
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
HoursMembers have 24/7 access via locked gate; members typically fly Sunday mornings
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)900 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Forest Service permit rules apply; 5 MPH vehicle limit; no alcohol/drugs while flying; max 5 aircraft airborne; engine starts only at startup stations, not on pit tables; landing priority: emergency/deadstick, sailplanes, others; double-lock gate when leaving.
Visitors welcome; a member must be present (locked gate); members responsible for their guests; trainer aircraft available by appointment.

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

About this field

Flying field of Flagstaff Flyers (AMA club #2456).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00974-FRIA. Runway described as sod and clay. Ramadas, 4x8 setup benches, porta-john, charging benches, camping up to 4 days. Glider pilots also use Mountainaire Meadow (thermal) and slope sites at Sheba/Merriam craters and Mormon Lake overlook.

Camping & RV