Airplane & Heli Field

George J. Maloof Memorial Air Park (ARCC)

Albuquerque, NM

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size750 x 100 ft (club; repaved 2019, ~30 ft overruns)
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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
Hours7 AM–5 PM any day (club); city lists 7 AM–4 PM
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)750 x 100 ft (club; repaved 2019, ~30 ft overruns)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; frequency pin-up required (heli area shares fixed-wing frequency control); no drugs/alcohol, no smoking, model inspection (AMA listing). Letter of Agreement with Double Eagle Airport.
City: open to all RC/control-line modelers who adhere to AMA rules; club says ARCC membership is required to meet Parks & Rec and Double Eagle Airport Letter of Agreement requirements. AMA membership required.

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

About this field

Flying field of Albuquerque Radio Control Club (ARCC) (AMA club #2022).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02216-FRIA (valid to 2027-09-21). Six pilot stations, heli/drone area with three 10x10 ft pads, control-line circle, covered assembly area, electricity, water, restrooms. City is doing improvement construction.

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