Airplane Field

Chatfield Aerodrome (Jefco Aeromod'lers RC Club)

Littleton, CO

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway sizePrimary E-W and a diagonal runway; 688 ft and 572 ft per flying-field page
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
Water
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boats
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver stand
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
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 feeColorado State Park entrance fee/pass
When to fly
Hours7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 7 days (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)Primary E-W and a diagonal runway; 688 ft and 572 ft per flying-field page
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code plus Jefco field safety manual; one active runway; fliers stand in pilot box; inexperienced fliers supervised; spectators behind fence
AMA license visible; State Park entry fee or pass required; general public welcome to watch

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

About this field

Flying field of Jefco Aeromod'lers RC Club (AMA club #176).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02913-FRIA-A1 (to 2028-03-12). 14 start locations, 11 benches, pavilion, weather station, handicap accessible.

Camping & RV