Airplane & Heli Field

Arroyo del Oso Park (Albuquerque Soaring Association)

Albuquerque, NM

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery)
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours8 to 12 noon unless events preclude model flying
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Electric only; no internal combustion or turbines. Gate key available from Albuquerque Parks & Rec after showing AMA card (AMA listing).

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

About this field

Flying field of Albuquerque Soaring Association (AMA club #1965).

Location falls inside FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01861-FRIA registered to Duke City Electric Flyers, Inc. #4775 (8220 Spain Rd NE), valid 2023-09-07 to 2027-09-07; not an ASA-held FRIA. AMA hours text also mentions 'BFP' (Balloon Fiesta Park), so the text may be mixed between sites.

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