Name: Rhode Island Soaring Club — Orchard Road Field
Address: 139 Heaton Orchard Road, Richmond, Rhode Island, 02892, United States

Place Category: RC Flying Field

Operating Status: Open

Quick Facts

Indoor / Outdoor:

Outdoor

Practice Available: Yes

Racing Available: Unknown

Public Access: Limited / By Permission

Membership Required: No

Verification

Verification Status: Verified

Last Verified: August 29, 2026

Verification Sources:

Rhode Island Soaring Club first-party site: https://www.risoaringclub.org/index.html
Current FAA FRIA registry mirror: https://maps.loiter.ai/fria/richmond-02577

Hours

Hours / Access Notes: Members generally fly Saturday mornings; June–August also Wednesday evenings. Field use depends on wind and turf conditions. Visiting AMA members may fly with a club member by prior arrangement.

Activities & Facility Details

RC Activities:

RC Flying

Services

Rentals Available: Unknown

Hobby Shop: Unknown

Repairs / Service: Unknown

Website

Location

139 Heaton Orchard Road, Richmond, Rhode Island 02892

Rhode Island Soaring Club operates Orchard Road Field on a privately owned turf farm in Richmond, Rhode Island. The active FRIA supports recreational radio-controlled sailplanes, gliders and electric sailplanes.