Airplane & Heli Field

Vietnam Veterans Park field (Middlesex County R-C Fliers)

Billerica, MA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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 only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursYear round, 8:30 AM to dusk weekdays, 9:00 AM to dusk weekends (club website)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code plus club field rules: restrained engine starts (no bungee restraints), high-speed run-ups in designated pit area, fly only from designated stations, no taxiing into pits, BC fire extinguisher required for gas engines, children under direct adult supervision. FPV drone days with gates on the runway on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month (multirotor only on runway until 1 PM).
Use of the field requires club membership; new members (including experienced flyers) must be certified before solo flying.

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

About this field

Flying field of Middlesex County R-C Fliers (AMA club #2512).

Club states the field is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) extending to 700 ft AGL. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02855-FRIA-A1 'Middlesex County R-C Flyers #2512 - Treble Cove Rd', valid to 2028-09-30. AMA lists: Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Park Flyer Area, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches, Battery Chargers, Children's Playground.

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