Airplane & Heli Field

Captain John A. Ogonowski Memorial Model Flying Field (495th R/C Squadron)

Tewksbury, MA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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)
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
HoursGas/nitro engines not before 10:00 AM Mon–Sat and 12:00 PM Sunday; gliders and electrics anytime (AMA listing: Mon–Sat 8:00–dusk)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

92 dB at 20 ft for all aircraft; max 4 powered aircraft + 1 glider at once; pin-pole queue; field closed when tenant farmer is working; carry-in/carry-out; no flying beyond tree lines; helicopter hover-circle rules; fire extinguisher required for gas engines.
Guests are not currently permitted to fly at Ogonowski Field (as of 9/24/2025). Members must be solo-certified by a club instructor and carry a club-issued card.

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

About this field

Flying field of 495th R/C Squadron (AMA club #340).

State-owned land (Tewksbury State Hospital trustees). FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01926-FRIA (to 2027-09-08). Club also has an RC car & truck track (Tuesday car race nights in season).

Camping & RV