Directions to Club Airfield

Auburn Planesman operate a private, grass airfield for members and guests.

The field is conveniently located on the NORTH-EAST corner at the Intersection of Macon County Road 24 and Macon County Road 22 in Lee County, Alabama, about 15 miles south of Auburn / Opelika.

By Car:

Entrance is via Macon County Road 24 immediately north (about 700 yards) of Macon County Road 22 using the gate on the East Side.
The Gate is padlocked and members are required to close and lock the gate when they leave. GPS Location for gate: 32°25'38.15"N 85°31'7.39"W

Directions from Auburn, Alabama (Interstate 85, Exit 51):

Take AL 147 / US 29 (College Street) SOUTH past I-85, proceed to US Hyw 80.
There is NOT a ramp that goes from US 29 to US 80 EAST going south.
Immediately after passing US 80, make a U-Turn to US 29 NORTH to enter US 80 EAST Ramp.
Proceed on US 80 and Turn RIGHT on County Road 24.
You will drive past high tension wires with the 'markers' for aircraft
Just before County Road 22 (700 yards), look for Gate to enter Airfield on LEFT.
GPS Location for gate: 32°25'38.15"N 85°31'7.39"W


Directions from Phenix City, Alabama and Columbus, Georgia:

Take US 80 to County Road 24.
Turn LEFT onto County Road 22 and proceed to County Road 24.
Turn RIGHT on County Road 24 and look for gate immediately to RIGHT (700yards).
GPS Location for gate: 32°25'38.15"N 85°31'7.39"W


By Air:

From Robert G. Pitts Airport, Fly SSW 14 miles to:

32°25'34.73"N
85°31'5.04"W

Runway:

Approx. 1,900ft X 100ft Grass
Warning: Only 538ft in middle of runway is regularly mowed.
Elevation: 393ft

N-S Orientation

NO SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS AIRFIELD

If you intend to fly in on a larger plane than a Cessna 182, it is recommended that a ground crew be sent ahead to survey the field. C-130s or larger craft require the land owner's permission before landing / takeoff unless an in-flight emergency has been declared.

Membership Information

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Cut and paste and print this application and submit with payment to Auburn Hobbytown

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- Club dues are $75 per year payable on or before September 1 annually.

- Payment may be made at: Auburn HobbytownUSA, Flints Crossing, 1550 Opelika Rd., Suite #23, Auburn, AL 36830 Phone: (334) 826-8216

- Club field gate key will be given out to members upon receipt of membership dues

- Non-members can be guests of a member for 2 times. Contact club to arrange a mutually convenient time.

- Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) membership is required for AMA sponsored liability insurance. This cost $28 a year for adults 19 or over, and $1 for youth under 19.

- AMA Affiliate Membership (no magazine subscription) that includes insurance is $28 per year. Open membership is $58 per year. Youth membership under 19 years of age is $15 with magazine subscription or $1 per year without. Trial AMA memberships are available for $19.95 for 3 months. AMA Membership is available online at: https://www.modelaircraft.org/joinrenew.aspx

I agree to abide by Club and AMA rules.

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