Airplane Field

Fort Christmas Field (Orlando Buzzards)

Christmas, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery)
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
Hours8am-8pm. Club flying mostly Saturdays 10am-1pm.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed); Orlando Class B starts at 6,000 ft MSL.

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

About this field

Glider and electric field of the Orlando Buzzards RC Soaring Society (AMA club 1248). Grass. Hosts Florida Soaring Society F5J contests. Guests welcome.

Camping & RV