Airplane & Heli Field

BARC Field

Los Lunas, NM

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
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
HoursAny day, daylight; best times Wed/Sat/Sun — summer 7 AM with winds
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; current AMA card required; no alcohol at field; single flight line, no flying behind flight line or over pits; spectators behind pit area; pets leashed.
Guests of members may fly 3 sessions per year (club events excluded) with inviting member present; guest must show current AMA membership and be briefed on field rules.

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

About this field

Flying field of Belen Area Radio Controllers (BARC) (AMA club #2656).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00986-FRIA (valid to 2027-08-28). Privately owned; 3 mi SE of Valencia High School. Covered shelter, gated, safety fences, workbenches (AMA listing).

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