Airplane & Heli Field

Burgdorf Henson Field (WDARC)

Davis, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size600 x 57 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed - dedicated fenced circle
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMA
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessGated - contact the club for access
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours8 am to sundown, daily
At the field
FacilitiesShade / Shelter
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)600 x 57 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Visitors welcome when members are present; AMA required.

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

About this field

Burgdorf Henson Field is the WDARC field on County Rd 29 between County Rds 102 and 105, west of Davis in Yolo County. It has a 600 x 57 ft geotextile runway, a control-line area, a helicopter area, a covered shelter, power, camping and fences, with night flying.

Flying hours are 8 am to sundown daily. The field is gated and open when members are present, and visitors are welcome then. AMA membership is required. The club site says the field is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area, but the AMA FRIA list does not show it, so check with the club before visiting.

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