Airplane & Heli Field

Brooklyn Transfer Station field (Yankee Flyers of Connecticut)

Brooklyn, CT

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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 hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours8 a.m. - dark, January through December (AMA listing); no flying while transfer station operates (Fri 10-5, Sat 8-5)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Flying prohibited while the transfer station is operating (Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 8 AM-5 PM). Gate locked when station is closed or no YFOC members flying.

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

About this field

Flying field of Yankee Flyers of Connecticut (AMA club #1087).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02100-FRIA ('Rukstela Rd', expires 2027-09-11). Field tables need repairs (Oct 2026 minutes).

Camping & RV