The HKMEC International Model Aviation Centre
HKMEC possess and operates the International Model Aviation Centre (IMAC), which contains the only officially licensed aero model flying field in Hong Kong. Through gruesome negotiations with our Government, finally in the year 2004 we are granted a piece of land to fly. At a place where land prices is amongst the highest in the world, this means a lot of support by our Government to our hobby.
The IMAC of HKMEC is the main airfield field in operation. This beautiful 35,000 square meter site features flying facilities for all forms of aeromodeling. Just a piece of vacant land could not make an airfield. Up till today we have spent over HK$3 million to fabricate it, put in a 20 meters X 200 meters concrete runway amongst other facilities and still construction is never ending for additional facilities that we are putting in, in hopes that one day our airfield would become a World Class aero model flying facility to host international aero model event an a place that aero modelers could enjoy and be proud with.
HKMEC full members are entitled to utilize the flying facilities at the IMAC at no charge.
Location of The HKMEC International Model Aviation Centre
The IMAC is located at the outskirt of Yuen Long town, about 50 KM from the central of Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Click the map below to download a detailed map (in PDF format) of the IMAC and its vicinity.
Simple driving directions to the IMAC
The nearest highway to IMAC is the Yuen Long Highway, exit at Yuen Long South (both ways). Once off the highway, take an immediate left and reach Tai Kei Leng Road. After the first signal light on the second cross road make a left (About 300 meters). The cross road is Tai Shue Ha Road West, actually is the second cross road on both sides of a ditch, and if missing that turn you will come to another signal light with only option to turn left or right, make a right and then another right to be back at Tai Shue Ha Road West. Follow Tai Shue Ha Road West all the way up to the hills, and a gate will be on the left. Through the gate all the way up to the hill.
Radio control facilities include a main concrete runway that is 20 meters wide X 200 meters long, with grass covered soft ground at one end as buffer to minimize damage to aircraft at overshoot. On the middle, perpendicular to the runway is the main apron and starting area, with high raised safety nets on the side for protection. The apron includes a shelter area for pilot resting, and a permanent shelter will be built at the near future. A concrete helipad that is 20 meters wide X 40 meters long with exclusive flight path separate from the main runway. A large improved area for Soaring activities covered with grass and small bushes. A second runway is planned for in the future. Storage areas are available for members to rent and place their storage cabins to store their aircrafts.
Grass is kept manicured to facilitate model recovery and roads are developed to aid in model retrieval.
There are parking spaces for 150 cars and 5 coach bus.
The maximum capacity of our airfield is 300 persons.
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| Concrete main runway | Concrete helipad | Safety nets |
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| Ample parking space | Apron and starting area | View from main flight line |
Contributions by our members
Up to date we have spent over HK$ 3 million onto fabricating the IMAC, and still we are not half the way building what we planned for. Much more needs to be done. Some of our members contribute not only the much needed funds but also their free time to help constructions and maintain the IMAC into a first class facility, while having lots of fun, all the the love of our hobby.
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| Members clean access path to airfield | The path is 1.2km! | Everyone had a good workout! |
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| Members helped construction works | Members from all walks of life participated | All for the love of their hobby |
Terms of use of IMAC by members
Safety and order is of the utmost importance! Members must abide to the rules and regulations of our club on operations of their models at IMAC.
For additional information, please contact
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