Airplane & Heli Field

Olathe Centennial Field (Montrose Model Aircraft Association)

Olathe, CO

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceDirt / Desert Floor (Hardpan)
Runway size900 x 40 ft main; 400 x 40 ft cross
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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, Turbine
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
HoursMMAA is heavily active in educational activity within the local communities and encourages all forms of aeromodelling. The flying site is club owned with packed clay runways. MMAA is a nonprofit organization.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Dirt / Desert Floor (Hardpan)900 x 40 ft main; 400 x 40 ft cross
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Site caters to powered and non-powered flyers; slope on east side for strong W-NW winds. Endangered clay-loving wild buckwheat on property.
Field has a locked gate and is often unattended; visitors must contact the club at least 24 hours ahead, with no guarantee a member is available.

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

About this field

Flying field of Montrose Model Aircraft Association (AMA club #3814).

83 acres, 5 air miles NE of Olathe, club-owned. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00363-FRIA valid to 2027-07-14. Flying year-round.

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