Airplane & Heli Field

Santa Fe Dam RC Field (SFDRCM)

Duarte, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessGated - contact the club for access
Guest fee$10 a day for guests with an AMA card (two visits, then please join)
When to fly
HoursMembers daily 8 AM - sunset; most flying 8 AM - noon
At the field
FacilitiesPortable toilets (porta-potty)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNo power - bring charged batteries

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Electric, glow and gas. Turbines and very high-speed aircraft need club board approval. No rockets. Pack out your trash.
Guests need a current AMA card and can fly two sessions before being asked to join. Visitors are welcome when the gate is open.

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

About this field

The Santa Fe Dam RC Field is run by Santa Fe Dam RC Modelers inside the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Enter through the right-hand gate at the southeast corner of Duarte Rd and Highland Ave, follow the dirt road, then the paved berm road (15 mph) to the field.

The paved runway is used by airplanes, helicopters and multirotors, and the club holds float flies on the lake on scheduled dates. There is a locked porta-potty but no water, power or trash service. The land field is an FAA-recognized FRIA.

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