Flying Sites

We maintain two FRIA (FAA Recognized Identification Area) sites besides regularly hosting indoor flying in Central Whidbey

WIRCS Chase Field (North)

Click here for a map of the Chase Field FRIA

Note: Field is located on private property, please contact club and review the WIRCS Chase Field Rules before use

WIRCS Miller Lake Field (South)

Click here for a map of the Miller Lake FRIA

Note: Field is located on private property, please contact club before use

Trinity Lutheran Church Gym (Central)

WIRCS hosts Indoor Flying every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church gym in Freeland

The gym is perfect for ultra light models such as the UMX Night Vapor, free flight rubber power, and even micro helicopters or drones

Additional Sites

The following are additional flying sites on Whidbey Island not affiliated with WIRCS.

Fort Casey and Ebey’s Landing

Gliders with non-combustion engines are permitted only at designated sites within Fort Casey and Ebey’s Landing State Park. For rules, regulations, and maps, contact the Central Whidbey Area State Parks Headquarters at Fort Casey (360-678-4519)

Note: Please see the National Park Service FAQ for up-to-date information regarding Remote-Control Gliders within Ebey’s Landing State Park

Fort Nugent Park

Fort Nugent Park is a 40-acre community park managed by the City of Oak Harbor

Note: Membership in Fort Nugent Electric Flyers is required, contact fortnugentflyers@gmail.com

DeLaurentis Airport

DeLaurentis Airport is a privately owned airport located between Oak Harbor and Coupeville, WA. For more details see this Facebook post about RC Flying at DeLaurentis Airport.

Note: DeLaurentis Airport has strict rules and regulations regarding model airplanes and drones. Obtain permission from the airport manager before flying on or near the airport.