Airplane & Heli Field

Contreras Field (Yuma Aeromodelers)

Yuma, 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 60 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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
HoursUnlimited, 24/7 day or night
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)600 x 60 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; no drugs/alcohol (AMA listing).
All AMA and MAAC members welcome to fly (MAAC members now need AMA affiliate membership); non-club members need a club member as sponsor (see bylaws).

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

About this field

Flying field of Yuma Aeromodelers (AMA club #320).

N32°42'27.59" W114°25'27.59". Club sign at Hwy 95/Rifle Range Rd temporarily removed for highway widening. Website says 'paved' runway.

Camping & RV