Airplane & Heli Field

Apollo XI Model Aircraft Field

Encino, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size608 x 82 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed - dedicated circles / pads (not fenced)2
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANo
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereOpen to the public (no membership needed)
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen 7 days a week, daylight hours. Closed Mondays 6-9 AM for maintenance; no open flying during club events or mowing
At the field
FacilitiesRestrooms (flush toilets), Shade / Shelter, Pit Tables, Parking
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerElectric outlets at the pits

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)608 x 82 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Max altitude 250 ft (100 ft when Van Nuys Airport runway 34 is in use). Fly from the pilot stands; no flying over the golf course or roads. Spotters required for turbines and large aircraft. Use a fuel recovery system when fueling. Club members have an FAA Remote ID exception.

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

About this field

Apollo XI is a public park in the Sepulveda Basin set aside for radio-controlled model aircraft, operated with the San Fernando Valley RC Flyers (Valley Flyers). Model flying at the site dates back to 1950.

The field has separate areas for fixed-wing aircraft over 1 lb (main runway), small electric park flyers and gliders, helicopters and drones, and control-line circles. It is turbine approved. Facilities include shaded pits, setup tables, restrooms, charging stations, first aid and a large parking lot.

The field faces east; typical wind is light (5-15 mph) from the south. It is located northwest of the 405/101 interchange.

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