10/12/2025 - Field Closure
no emergency news at this time.
Nestled in the heart of Glendale, California, adjacent to the 2 freeway, lies a private RC airfield where passionate pilots gather to fly their aircraft against the majestic backdrop of the Verdugo Mountains.
This secure, well-maintained facility features a solar-powered charging station and provides a safe, controlled environment for RC enthusiasts to pursue their love of aviation.
Glendale Field Location
- Address: 2001 Fox Hill Dr, Glendale, CA, 91208
- Coordinates (DM): 34° 11'21.5"N, 118° 13'01.8"W
- Coordinates (DD): 34.1893021,-118.2177967
- Location Description: Located NE sector of Glendale, off 2 North fwy
- Orientation: East Facing Field
- Predominant Wind Pattern: Light wind (5-10mph) from SE (235°)
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Location Detail 1.1 - Front Gate
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Location Detail 1.2 - Upper Gate (Field Gate)
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Glendale Field Contact Info
Valley Flyers Contacts
For all information concerning the Glendale Field, please contact:
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City of Glendale Contacts
Glendale Police - 3808 Ocean View Blvd - (818) 548-4840
Glendale Sports Complex - (818) 548-6420
Glendale Field Membership
Online Application
Online Membership Sign Up or Renewal (Click Here)Mail in Applications
Download the membership application form. (Click Here)
Fill out the information required. Place in a secure envelope along with the membership fee made out to "San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers" and mail to:
Valley Flyers Membership - Glendale
P.O. Box 11104
Burbank, CA 91510
Apollo XI field.
Membership Fee $75.00
SFVF Glendale membership encompasses benefits at both Apollo XI and Glendale airfields. Glendale is a private AMA field that requires this membership to fly.
Glendale Field Amenities
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Glendale Field Rules
- All pilots must fly from one of the designated pilot stands.
- 400 feet maximum flying altitude.
- Comply with all AMA rules.
- Follow all FAA airspace restrictions.
- Keep your un-manned aircraft within visual line of site.
- Do not fly over the freeway, near the water tank, or near any neighborhoods.
- Take-off and landings to be in the same direction according to the wind.
- Down-wind passes over the runway are prohibited when other aircraft are flying.
- Some sort of fuel recovery system must be used when fueling planes to avoid spillage.
- All pilots will follow taxiways directions as posted.
- Pilots will call out their intentions (landing, take-off, etc) and clear the runway quickly.
- There shall be no flying during facility mowing operations
- There shall be no flying during TFRs & NOTAMs that affect the area
- Please do not leave TRASH at the facility - Staff will have to remove it by hand for you.
- Do not spark or light anything (incl: cigarettes, LiPos, fireworks, etc). This field is extremely volatile and succeptable to fires.
- Do not fly within 300 ft of the Police/Sheriff Shooting Range.
- Do not fly near, above, or around the Interstate 2 freeway. We have had incidents involving Law Enforcement on this mattter. Repercussions are extremely heavy for violating this. You have been WARNED.
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Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Info:
AMA Club Info
- Club Number: 152
- Club President: Scott Ramos
- Registered Address: 2001 Fox Hill Dr, Glendale, CA, 91208
- Valley Flyers Glendale AMA Site (mid-section of page)
FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA)
| CBO | 2024-CBO-00037-FRIA |
| FRIA Name | San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Inc. #152 - Fox Hill Dr., Glendale |
| Name of Afiliated CBO or Educational Institution | Academy of Model Aeronautics |
| FRIA Identifier | 2024-CBO-00037-FRIA |
| Approval/Renewal Date | 2/25/2024 |
| Expiration Date | 2/25/2028 |
| FRIA Type | CBO |