Airplane Field

Lake Minden (WDARC float site)

Nicolaus, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceWater
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMA
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

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

About this field

Lake Minden on Marcum Rd near Nicolaus in Sutter County is the Woodland/Davis Aeromodelers float-flying site. It is on the AMA list of FAA-Recognized Identification Areas, and it is the club's dedicated site for flying floatplanes and seaplanes off the water, away from its main Burgdorf Henson Field near Davis.

No details on facilities, hours or access arrangements are published for this site. Contact WDARC for float-fly dates and access before visiting.

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