Established in 1962
Our Story
Maples Field VG57 (formally Whitman Strip), Catlett, VA was established in 1962 as a private use airstrip. Beginning in the early 80’s, it was home to a local ultra light aircraft club and was reclassified as a public use airstrip. In 2005, the property was purchased by Charles Maples and has been home and a favorite destination for vintage and antique aircraft. In 2010, a model aircraft club was established (Giant Scale Aeromodelers Association, AMA #4984) and continues to operate today. Please follow this link for information – GSAA. Maples Field is a private airstrip and is on the fringe of the Washington, DC SFRA, please contact Charles Maples for information, special procedures and permission to land at the field.
Field Rules
Our Rules
- Only FAA Licensed Aircraft with Liability Insurance and Licensed Pilots
- Standardized Traffic Pattern
- Daytime Operations Only
- No Ultralight Aircraft
- No Commercial Operations
- Private use only: Owner, tenants and invited guests
- Single Grass Runway
- No Loitering above or in vicinity of Airport
- Adoption of Noise abatement procedures
GA Arrival Procedures
GA ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
Contact us in advance for special SFRA arrival procedures procedures
GA Departure Procedures
GA Departure PROCEDURES
Contact us in advance for special SFRA Departure Procedures
Giant Scale Aeromodelers Association (GSAA)
In 2010, a model aircraft club was established (Giant Scale Aeromodelers Association, AMA #4984) and continues to operate today. Click the image to the right to redirect to GSAA website
