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    Model Airplane Field

    Hillman State Park provides a radio-controlled model airplane field -- the K. Leroy Irvis Radio Control Model Airport, which includes:

    • Covered shelter
    • Asphalt runways and taxiways
    • Asphalt and grass pit areas
    • Wind sock poles
    • Frequency board
    • Parking area
    • Spectator area

    This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

    The airplane field is operated and maintained by the Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society, a chartered club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). All users must

    • Have an FAA certificate
    • Maintain and display a current AMA membership
    • Preregister with Raccoon Creek State Park to utilize the facility

    Contact the Raccoon Creek State Park office at 724-899-2200 for more information and to preregister.