Airplane & Heli Field

Pettigrew Farm field (Mountaineer RC Flying Club)

Saint Albans, WV

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size500 x 30 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
Hours10 a.m. to dark Monday-Saturday; 12 p.m. to dark Sunday (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)500 x 30 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Night flying only allowed during specific club-supervised events (AMA listing).
Club welcomes flyers and visitors anytime members are flying; stop by if the gate is open.

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

About this field

Flying field of Mountaineer RC Flying Club (AMA club #659).

Part of Kanawha County Park's 'Pettigrew Farm' property adjacent to Meadowood Park on the Coal River, separated from the park by the CSX railroad; entrance on Smith Creek Road between Ferrell Road and Meadowood Park. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00876-FRIA (listed at 8004 Smith Creek Road, Tornado), valid to 2027-08-21. Shelter and battery charging station.

Camping & RV