Location
CRCS Shell Creek Field
38100 Washington Loop Road (CR-764), Punta Gorda, FL
Take US 17 out of Punta Gorda to Washington Loop Road (CR-764), then head east about a mile until you see the Punta Gorda water treatment plant. Our field is behind the plant: the gate and access road are about a half-mile past it. Please drive 10 MPH on the access road.
GPS coordinates
| Location | Degrees, minutes, seconds | Decimal degrees | Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main gate | N 26° 58′ 25.5″ W 81° 55′ 46.3″ | 26.97375° N 81.92953° W | Apple Maps Google Maps |
| Flying field | N 26° 57′ 55.0″ W 81° 55′ 50.6″ | 26.96527° N 81.93071° W | Apple Maps Google Maps |
The flying field is about half a mile down the access road from the main gate.
Please note: both the main gate and the field entrance are gated. Visitors must be accompanied by a CRCS member to get in, so please contact us before your first visit.
Facilities
- 300-foot runway
- Four concrete-pad flying stations
- Covered assembly tables
- Field house
- Solar-powered charging stations
- Control line circle
- Wind sock and flag pole
- Protective fencing
- Restroom
- Trailer parking
Learn to fly
Free one-on-one pilot training is available, with a trainer plane and transmitter provided.
Gate access
The main gate and the field entrance are locked. Members open them with a gate code, and visitors must be accompanied by a member. Starting January 1, 2027, the gate code will be tied to current club membership.