RC tracks, model airfields and boat waters in Austria

The umbrella association of Austria’s RC car clubs is the ÖFMAV; model flying clubs are organised in the Austrian Aero Club, which has more than 300 member clubs. Several of the tracks host rounds of the Austrian championship in 2026, the MORAC-Ring in Kirchberg an der Raab also for 1:5 large-scale cars. Model pilots from Vienna fly outside the city, the 1. HMS Wien for example on the Stettner Berg in Lower Austria.

Where can you drive RC cars in Austria?

10 RC tracks with surface, classes and guest rules, sorted by state. Click a name to jump to its profile.

Club	Location	State	Track
MAC Amstetten	Amstetten	Lower Austria	On-road, Large scale
MAV Waidhofen/Thaya	Waidhofen an der Thaya	Lower Austria	On-road, Off-road
Nitrofighter Lambrechten	Lambrechten	Upper Austria	Off-road
WMW RC Buggy Racing Center Fehring	Fehring	Styria	Off-road
A-Team Sportclub Graz	Graz	Styria	Off-road, Crawler
MORAC-Graz	Kirchberg an der Raab	Styria	On-road, Large scale
PSV Salzburg	Anif	Salzburg	Off-road
SFMAV Salzburger Funk Modell Auto Verein	Nußdorf am Haunsberg	Salzburg	On-road
PSV Klagenfurt	Klagenfurt am Wörthersee	Carinthia	On-road, Off-road
LAMAC St. Paul	St. Paul im Lavanttal	Carinthia	On-road

Where can you fly model aircraft in Austria?

15 club airfields with field details, limits and guest rules. Almost everywhere, guests fly only after registering with the club and when a member is present.

Club	Location	State	Models
Modellflugclub Silberfalke	–	Lower Austria	Powered, Gliders, Jets, Large scale
Modellfluggruppe Flugplatz Ost Wiener Neustadt	North-eastern edge of Wiener Neustadt	Lower Austria	Indoor
Modell Flug Club Dunkelsteinerwald	Redl-Heide plateau south of Unterbergern	Lower Austria	Powered
1. HMS Wien	Stettner Berg near Stetten	Lower Austria	Slope soaring, Gliders
Modellbauverein ASKÖ Ikarus Enns	Kronau, Enns	Upper Austria	Powered, Electric, Gliders, Jets, Helicopters
Union Modellflugsport Schärding	Eggerding/Ranseredt model airfield	Upper Austria	Powered, Gliders, Jets, Indoor
MFC Lohnsburg-Waldzell	Between Lohnsburg and Waldzell	Upper Austria	Gliders
Modellfliegerclub Ausseerland	Kohlmühlenweg, Tauplitz	Styria	Powered, Electric, Gliders, Jets, Helicopters
Modellbauclub Leibnitz	Near the B73 main road	Styria	Powered, Gliders, Jets, Helicopters
Union Modell Flug Club Stocking	Stocking near Wildon	Styria	Powered, Electric, Gliders, Jets, Helicopters, Multicopter/FPV, Large scale
Modellflug Club Weitwörth Oberndorf	South of Oberndorf bei Salzburg	Salzburg	Powered, Electric, Gliders
Modellflugclub Kössen	Hagertal valley between Erpfendorf and Kössen	Tyrol	Powered, Electric, Jets, Large scale, Indoor
Modellfluggruppe Feistritz/Gail	Gail valley	Carinthia	Powered, Electric, Gliders, Jets, Large scale
Modellbauclub Brigantium	Between Hard and Lustenau	Vorarlberg	Powered, Electric, Helicopters, Large scale, Indoor
1. MMFC Oberpullendorf	Southern edge of Oberpullendorf	Burgenland	Powered, Gliders, Jets, Helicopters

Where can you sail model boats in Austria?

5 club waters and meetings for model boats with propulsion and guest rules.

Club	Location	State	Models
Modellbauclub RC-Boote	Blaue Lagune prefab house park	Lower Austria	Scale boats, Working models
Interessensgemeinschaft Schiffs Modell Sport	Felixdorf outdoor pool	Lower Austria	Scale boats, Pool/hall
Interessengemeinschaft Modell-U-Boote Austria	Neulengbach outdoor pool	Lower Austria	Submarines, Pool/hall
Modellschiffe Oberösterreich	Bathing pond	Upper Austria	Scale boats
1. Vorarlberger Schiffsmodell Club	Waibelloch, Hohenems	Vorarlberg	Scale boats, Sailing models

What are the rules in Austria?

These associations are responsible in Austria:

• ÖFMAV – Oesterreichischer Funk-Modell-Auto-Verband: Umbrella association of Austria’s RC car clubs; according to its statutes it is affiliated with the European federation EFRA and runs the Austrian championships in all classes.
• Österreichischer Aero Club (ÖAeC) – Bundessektion Modellflugsport: With more than 12,000 members and over 300 member clubs, it represents Austria’s model flyers and model flying clubs nationally and in the FAI’s expert committees.

The key points from the law and official pages (retrieved 10/10/2026):

• Drones and model aircraft in Austria fall under the EU drone rules (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947); the competent authority is Austro Control GmbH (RIS – Luftfahrtgesetz (LFG) § 24j).
• From 250 g you must register as an operator with Austro Control (Dronespace) – below 250 g only if the device has a sensor such as a camera that can capture personal data (toys excepted); the minimum age for registration is 18, and the registration number must be attached to the device (Austro Control – Dronespace (FAQ)).
• Anyone flying drones over 250 g needs a proof of competency in addition to registration: a free online course with an online test on dronespace.at (minimum age 16); a certificate obtained in another EU country is also valid in Austria (Austro Control – Dronespace (FAQ)).
• In the ‚Open‘ category the maximum permitted height is 120 metres, and you must always keep direct visual line of sight with your model (Austro Control – Dronespace (FAQ)).
• Model flying is possible without a permit in the ‚Open‘ category (e.g. subcategory A3), but then only with the online course and test; alternatively you can fly within a model flying club that has applied to Austro Control for an authorisation (Austro Control – Dronespace (FAQ)).
• Even when flying in a club you must register as an operator on dronespace.at; the club authorisation can also cover temporary members (e.g. during a holiday or a competition) if the club ensures they comply with its conditions (Austro Control – Leitfaden Modellflug (PDF)).
• Liability insurance is mandatory: the insurance and liability provisions of the Aviation Act (§§ 146–168 LFG) also apply to drones and model aircraft – the only exception being ‚Open‘ category devices that do not require registration; you enter the policy number when registering, and blanket policies (including in model flying associations under Art. 16) are permitted (RIS – Luftfahrtgesetz (LFG) § 24j Abs. 3).
• On every flight you must carry proof of insurance and your registration confirmation and show them on request; registration is valid for three years (RIS – Luftfahrtgesetz (LFG) § 24j Abs. 4–5).
• Under § 88 of the Austrian Road Traffic Act (StVO), ‚games of any kind‘ are prohibited on the carriageway – except in residential streets (Wohnstraßen) and on carriageways the authority has opened for this by ordinance; so your RC car is better off on a track (RIS – StVO 1960 § 88).

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find an RC track in Austria?

This page lists 10 verified tracks in 5 federal states, each with surface, classes and guest rules. The umbrella association is the ÖFMAV, which also runs the Austrian championships.

Do I have to register my model aircraft in Austria?

From 250 g yes, with Austro Control via dronespace.at; below 250 g only if it carries a camera or another sensor that can capture personal data. The registration number must be attached to the model.

Is my EU drone certificate from another country valid in Austria?

Yes. According to Austro Control, a proof of competency from another EU country is also valid in Austria. Under the EU rules you register in the country where you live.

Can I fly at an Austrian model airfield while on holiday?

At many clubs yes, usually only after registering with the club and when a member is present. According to Austro Control’s guide, a club’s authorisation can also cover temporary members, for example on holiday. Guest rules and fees are in the profiles: at the clubs that state a price, a guest day costs €2 to €15, and one club charges nothing.

Do I need insurance for my model aircraft in Austria?

Yes. The liability provisions of the Austrian Aviation Act also apply to drones and model aircraft; the only exception is ‚Open‘ category devices that do not need registration. Carry your proof of insurance and registration confirmation on every flight.