Airplane & Heli Field

LARKS Field (Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron)

Tavares, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size500 x 45 ft (E-W)
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessGated - members have the code
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)500 x 45 ft (E-W)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Members only; visitors must be accompanied by a member. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is controlled from the surface (Leesburg Class E); there is no FAA UAS facility map grid here, so flying needs FAA authorization through the club.

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

About this field

Field of the Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron (LARKS, AMA club 1721) at the south end of the Astatula landfill, leased from Lake County Parks. Geotextile runway 45 x 500 ft; separate heli/drone pad behind the shelter. Charging station (12V, 24V, 120V). Night flying. FAA-recognized FRIA.

Camping & RV