Airplane & Heli Field

AMPS Field at Adobe Dam

Glendale, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size600 x 75 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, 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
HoursGas/glow 7:00 AM to sunset; electric 5:00 AM to midnight (club safety rules, June 2025)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)600 x 75 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Under 100 dB at 3 m; max 400 ft AGL; max 5 aircraft aloft; spotter required with 3+ pilots; FPV/autopilot need spotters; no maneuvers south of runway centerline; AMA/AMPS badge must be worn; under-16 pilots accompanied by parent; night flying requires briefing and anti-collision lighting
Guests must fly with an AMPS host member, may fly up to 3 times before joining, and must request each time; AMA, FAA registration (number displayed) and TRUST certificate required

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

About this field

Flying field of Arizona Model Pilots Society (AMPS) (AMA club #1546).

Site is in Adobe Dam Regional Park (Maricopa County). Club website says it is an FAA FRIA club. Facilities per AMA: covered shelter, power, chargers, gated entrance, restrooms (porta-pots).

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