Airplane & Heli Field

Mount Baker Road field (O.R.C.A.S.)

Eastsound, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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
HoursDaily 10 AM-6 PM (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drones or quadcopters; no parking on the field.
A club member must be present for a visitor to fly; current AMA membership proof required.

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

About this field

Flying field of Orcas Radio Control Aircraft Society (O.R.C.A.S.) (AMA club #4201).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01395-FRIA 'Orcas Radio Control Aircraft Society #4201 - Mount Baker Rd' (expires 2027-09-01), listed at 180 Mt. Baker Road. A 2008 Islands' Sounder article says the site is managed by the San Juan County Land Bank (former Burton property).

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