Airplane & Heli Field

Las Cruces RC Air Park (MVMAC)

Las Cruces, 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 size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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
HoursMon–Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM, Sat 9 AM–3 PM
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code and Las Cruces Parks & Rec rules; proof of insurance required; IC engine start 8 AM (7 AM May–Sep), no engine runs after 8 PM; 98 dB max per AMA #927 and 70 dB at park fence line; no alcohol; no smoking pits to flight line; FPV needs spotter, max 4 video-link pilots; no flying over pits/parking or power station north of field; frequency pins for 72 MHz.
All pilots must show proof of insurance as required by City of Las Cruces Parks & Rec; first flight recommended with a club member.

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

About this field

Flying field of Mesilla Valley Model Aircraft Club (MVMAC) (AMA club #1466).

FRIA since Sept 2023 (FAA 2023-CBO-00773-FRIA, valid to 2027-08-28). City-owned park.

Camping & RV