Airplane & Heli Field

Waterman Field (Rio Rancho Radio Control Club)

Rio Rancho, NM

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerTurbine
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
HoursDawn until 2 hours past dark
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol; FRIA altitude limit 400 ft per April 2025 newsletter
AMA and RRRCC membership required to fly at club field (application form); AMA lists guest pilots welcome

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

About this field

Flying field of Rio Rancho Radio Control Club (AMA club #2770).

FAA FRIA 2022-CBO-00181-FRIA 'Rio Rancho Radio Control Club #2770 - Waterman RC Field', valid 2023-08-01 to 2027-08-01. Elevation 5,840 ft (newsletter).

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