Airplane & Heli Field

Ben's Strip (Yakima Valley Aero Modelers)

Zillah, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol (AMA listing)
AMA membership required (AMA listing: 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 Yakima Valley Aero Modelers (AMA club #651).

AMA listing: asphalt and grass runways, clubhouse, covered shelter, power, control-line circles, heli pad, camping, night flying, gated, privately owned. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00684-FRIA 'Yakima Valley Aero Modelers #651 - Cheyne Rd' (valid to 2027-08-23).

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