Airplane & Heli Field

Waterman Field (Rio Rancho Radio Control Club)

Rio Rancho, NM

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
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
PowerTurbine
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 until 2 hours past dark
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol; FRIA altitude limit 400 ft per April 2025 newsletter
AMA and RRRCC membership required to fly at club field (application form); AMA lists guest pilots welcome

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

About this field

Flying field of Rio Rancho Radio Control Club (AMA club #2770).

FAA FRIA 2022-CBO-00181-FRIA 'Rio Rancho Radio Control Club #2770 - Waterman RC Field', valid 2023-08-01 to 2027-08-01. Elevation 5,840 ft (newsletter).

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