Airplane & Heli Field

CAGS Flying Field at Elm Brook Park (Concord Aero Guidance Society)

Hopkinton, NH

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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
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
HoursElm Brook Park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; off season the park is accessible to members only (AMA listing).
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol, no pets, model inspection (AMA listing). Observe park entry and exit protocols; lock gate after entering.
AMA listing: guest pilots welcome, AMA membership required. Gated field (member gate combination).

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

About this field

Flying field of Concord Aero Guidance Society (AMA club #761).

Federal facility (Army Corps of Engineers, Everett Lake/Hopkinton Dam project). Directions: I-89 exit 6, SW on NH-127 (Maple St), left on Elm Brook Rd, through the gated area, right at the ranger's log cabin toward the dike; field is alongside the dike. Amenities: covered shelter, grass runway and pits, BBQ grill, frequency board, windsock, picnic tables, portable toilet, safety fence, start-up stands, storage shed. Club site said 'The flying field is now OPEN' (04/10/2026). FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00831-FRIA (Elm Brook Park, expires 2027-07-21).

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