Airplane & Heli Field

Mitchell Airfield (Platte Valley RCs)

Mitchell, NE

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size460 x 50 ft
Heli padsNot sure
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 hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee$20 landing fee at the 2026 Air Fair
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)460 x 50 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol (AMA listing)
AMA membership required; guest pilots welcome (AMA listing)

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

About this field

Flying field of Platte Valley RCs (AMA club #416).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02457-FRIA 'Platte Valley RC Club #416 - Hawk Rd', valid 2023-11-13 to 2027-11-13. Clubhouse, restrooms, power, night flying (AMA listing).

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