Airplane & Heli Field

Schnobrich Field (Bell-Air R/C Flyers)

Ferndale, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, 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
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA card required for all pilots; no alcohol/drugs; no smoking in pits; 700 ft max altitude; spotters required for maiden flights, >3 aircraft or goggle FPV; no flying over spectator/parking areas; turbines/pulse jets only with AMA waiver and Low/Moderate fire danger; flights beyond FRIA boundary require Remote ID and no flying within 5-mile BLI airport radius; field closed during pylon races (Thursdays 6-7:30 PM on race days).
Experienced guest pilots may fly without club membership no more than 3 times per year, must carry valid AMA card and fly only when their host member is present.

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

About this field

Flying field of Bell-Air R/C Flyers (AMA club #654).

On the Lummi Indian Reservation; FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02219-FRIA (valid to 2027-10-30). Directions: I-5 exit 260, Slater Rd west 3 mi, Haxton Way south 1 mi, Red River Rd S west 1 mi.

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