Airplane & Heli Field

BARC Field

Los Lunas, NM

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceNot sure
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, Turbine
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
HoursAny day, daylight; best times Wed/Sat/Sun — summer 7 AM with winds
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; current AMA card required; no alcohol at field; single flight line, no flying behind flight line or over pits; spectators behind pit area; pets leashed.
Guests of members may fly 3 sessions per year (club events excluded) with inviting member present; guest must show current AMA membership and be briefed on field rules.

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

About this field

Flying field of Belen Area Radio Controllers (BARC) (AMA club #2656).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00986-FRIA (valid to 2027-08-28). Privately owned; 3 mi SE of Valencia High School. Covered shelter, gated, safety fences, workbenches (AMA listing).

Camping & RV