Airplane & Heli Field

Red Barons Field (Wheatland)

Wheatland, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMA
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessGated - contact the club for access
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
FacilitiesShade / Shelter, Portable toilets (porta-potty)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA membership required. Guests fly only with a member present.
Guests must be accompanied by a member; arrange through the club.

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

About this field

The Red Barons field is on more than 25 acres of the Toyota Amphitheatre property at 2677 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland, north of Sacramento. It has an asphalt runway and pits, a covered shelter, fencing, porta-potties and battery chargers, and camping is possible. It is an FAA-recognized FRIA site.

The field is behind a locked gate. Guests may fly only when accompanied by a club member, so arrange a visit with the club in advance. AMA membership is required.

Camping & RV