Airplane & Heli Field

SMRCC Flying Field (Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club)

Lenexa, KS

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursYear round. Closed when park is closed (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily). Located on Shawnee Mission County Park and subject to park regulations.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Multi-rotor drones prohibited on club property; mufflers required on engines over .049; no alcohol; fixed wing and helicopters only; fly north of pit; transmitter impound
Annual flying permit required: SMRCC membership, AMA Adult/Youth membership, FAA registration, safety orientation

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

About this field

Flying field of Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club (AMA club #312).

FRIA identifier 2024-CBO-00062-FRIA, approved 2/28/2024, expires 2/28/2028 (club website). Training Tuesdays 5 PM to dusk, mid-March to October.

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