Airplane & Heli Field

Midlothian Reservoir (Suburban Aero Club of Chicago)

Oak Forest, IL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Giant scale
Runway surfaceWater
Runway size
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
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest feeLanding fees apply
When to fly
HoursOnly on club float-fly dates (2026: Saturdays 8 AM-noon)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Planes/helis need pontoons; boats welcome; club runs a retrieval boat.
Open to anyone with a floating aircraft/boat at scheduled float flys

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

About this field

Flying field of Suburban Aero Club of Chicago (AMA club #274).

Seasonal. FAA list shows "Twin Lakes Retention Pond, 4898 W 167th St, Oak Forest"; club says both locations are FRIA.

Camping & RV