The Ralph G DeClairemont Field consists of a 500′ x 50′ runway with taxiways to the center and both ends. The taxiways connect the runway to the pit area.

The pit area has several covered areas with workbenches, including two carports located on north and south ends. The field also has a covered picnic/meeting shed which also contains two charging stations, bulletin boards and safety equipment.

Starting stations for nitro / gas powered aircraft are located between the pit area and taxiways.

There are two parking areas and a Port O’ Potty located on the grounds.

For safety, spectators / visitors should not cross the fence into the pit area without an escort.

The Ralph DeClairmont Field is located inside Mary Moore Searight Park at 907 W Slaughter Ln. in south Austin. The entrance to the park is on Slaughter Lane between Manchaca Road and South 1st Street. The entrance to the field is on left of the park road with a sign by the gated entrance.

The field is open 365 days a year during park hours (5am to 10pm). The field is closed Wednesday mornings until noon for field maintenance.

Access to the field is controlled by a locked gate whose combination code is given to members. Spectators are welcome to visit when the gate is open and members are flying. Members, please remember to lock the gate if you are the last to leave.

HCAM Flying Boundary

Reference the map to the right to see where you can fly your aircraft. Aircraft generally fly in zone A. Take care not to fly over the apartment complex to the East of the field.  Helicopters and drones generally fly in zone B.

FAA CFR 14 Part 89 requires remote identification of all unmanned aircraft (UA).  However, the regulations also allow for flying of UAs without remote ID within a Federally Recognized Identification Area (FRIA).

The FAA approved our field as a FRIA on August 23, 2023 and will continue to be an approved location for 48 months.  We will need to be re-approved prior to the end of August, 2027.

Safety Equipment

The storage cabinet which contains the clubs safety supplies is located in the back of the meeting shed. Please be sure to lock the cabinet after using.

At the back of the meeting shed are two 12V charging stations. Both charging stations are powered by 12V batteries connected to the solar panels on the roof.

To the left of the charging stations is the switch box to turn on the charging stations. The combination of the lock on the switch box is the same as the gate.

Turn on both circuit breakers, even if you are only using one side.

Press the Test button on both charging stations. Use the charging station with the highest voltage.

You will need to bring your own charging cables with banana plugs to connect to your battery charger to the charging station.

If the charging station batteries get too low an alarm will sound. Stop charging and use the other station, until the batteries recharge.