Airplane & Heli Field

Edward B. Sand Memorial Model Airfield (Marymoor RC Club)

Redmond, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size120 x 380 ft
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 hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursDawn-8 AM electric only (quiet aircraft); 8 AM-dusk all. Closed to all but training Tuesday 5-8 PM (May-Aug) and during mowing.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)120 x 380 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

90 dBA max at 25 ft over grass; mufflers required; no gas turbines; max 700 ft AGL; max 5 aircraft aloft; fly from fenced pilot stations; FPV needs spotter (AMA Doc 550/560); drones OK for members (proficiency check required); no tobacco/alcohol; model rockets not allowed; new members need proficiency check.
Guest pilot may fly only while a MAR/C full member is present; must hold AMA Full or Youth membership; max twice per year per guest. Visitors must be escorted inside the fence.

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

About this field

Flying field of Marymoor RC Club (MAR/C) (AMA club #1610).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01177-FRIA (expires 2027-08-24). King County park; flying field is in the park's NE corner with a ~50-car lot.

Camping & RV