Airplane & Heli Field

Mount Baker Road field (O.R.C.A.S.)

Eastsound, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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
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
HoursDaily 10 AM-6 PM (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drones or quadcopters; no parking on the field.
A club member must be present for a visitor to fly; current AMA membership proof required.

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

About this field

Flying field of Orcas Radio Control Aircraft Society (O.R.C.A.S.) (AMA club #4201).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01395-FRIA 'Orcas Radio Control Aircraft Society #4201 - Mount Baker Rd' (expires 2027-09-01), listed at 180 Mt. Baker Road. A 2008 Islands' Sounder article says the site is managed by the San Juan County Land Bank (former Burton property).

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