Airplane & Heli Field

Hermon D. Lowery Field (Pekin RC Club)

Pekin, IL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size175 x 25 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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
When to fly
Hours9 a.m. until dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)175 x 25 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Neighbor-sensitive site; drone users must follow FAA/TRUST/Part 107
AMA license required per Pekin Park District; unlicensed first-time/guest flyers may fly accompanied by an official club member

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

About this field

Flying field of Pekin RC Club (AMA club #755).

Gravel single-lane entrance marked by white and blue flags; coordinates 40.6045221, -89.5889002. FAA FRIA list: Pekin RC Club Inc #755. Amenities: pavilion with power outlets, restrooms, spectator fencing, frequency board.

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