Airplane & Heli Field

Sanderson Field (Sanderson Field RC Flyers)

Shelton, WA

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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 padsNot sure
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
HoursDawn to dusk; sometimes unavailable when the Port leases the runway to others (check the Port's inactive-runway calendar)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Spotter required at all times (AMA/Port requirement); airspace limited to 400 ft vertical, 500 ft N/S, 800 ft E/W; max 4 aircraft aloft; turbines must fly from the west side and not during burn bans; no alcohol/drugs; gate locked at all times.
Each member may bring one flying guest at a time; guests limited to 3 flying visits per year; sponsor must escort guest; guest needs current AMA.

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

About this field

Flying field of Sanderson Field RC Flyers (AMA club #3079).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02243-FRIA (expires 2028-03-04). Abandoned runway next to the active runway.

Camping & RV