Airplane & Heli Field

Edward B. Sand Memorial Model Airfield (Marymoor RC Club)

Redmond, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size120 x 380 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
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-8 AM electric only (quiet aircraft); 8 AM-dusk all. Closed to all but training Tuesday 5-8 PM (May-Aug) and during mowing.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)120 x 380 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

90 dBA max at 25 ft over grass; mufflers required; no gas turbines; max 700 ft AGL; max 5 aircraft aloft; fly from fenced pilot stations; FPV needs spotter (AMA Doc 550/560); drones OK for members (proficiency check required); no tobacco/alcohol; model rockets not allowed; new members need proficiency check.
Guest pilot may fly only while a MAR/C full member is present; must hold AMA Full or Youth membership; max twice per year per guest. Visitors must be escorted inside the fence.

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

About this field

Flying field of Marymoor RC Club (MAR/C) (AMA club #1610).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01177-FRIA (expires 2027-08-24). King County park; flying field is in the park's NE corner with a ~50-car lot.

Camping & RV