Airplane & Heli Field

Florin Rd Field (Sacramento Area Modelers)

Sacramento, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereDay pass or guest fee available
Field accessGated - contact the club for access
Guest feeFirst visit free; $10 day-use program for occasional visitors
When to fly
HoursSunrise to 8 am electric only; 8 am to dusk all aircraft, daily. Closed during special events and work days.
At the field
FacilitiesShade / Shelter, Pit Tables, Portable toilets (porta-potty)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerElectric outlets at the pits

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No turbines. AMA required unless flying with a club instructor.
First visit free; $10 day use after that; AMA required.

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

About this field

The Sacramento Area Modelers field is on the south side of Florin Rd in eastern Sacramento County, behind a signed gate. It has a paved runway with an adjacent grass strip, asphalt pits, a helicopter pad, covered tables with power, startup stands, fences and porta-pots, and is accessible. A snack bar runs during events.

Electrics may fly from sunrise to 8 am, and all aircraft from 8 am to dusk daily; turbines are not allowed. The field is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area. AMA is required unless flying with a club instructor. A first visit is free, and a $10 day-use program is available for occasional visitors.

Camping & RV