Launch Site Directions

These sites are not available for rocket activities at any time other than scheduled AARG launches.

Check the AARG launch list for information on which site will be used for a specific launch. Generally, we fly from the Hippodrome from October to February and other months at the Bertram field, but be sure to check the email list for updates. Our flying location depends on when the the crops are planted and harvested at the Hutto field.

The Hutto Hippodrome Field

This field is M capable and generally available in fall and winter when not planted in corn (approximately October to February). Advance notice to the Vice President or Prefect is required if you plan an M motor flight. The field address is 703 County Road 368, Hutto, TX 78634.

Directions:

• From the intersection of US79 and 1660 in Hutto continue east on US 79 for 3.8 miles to Frame Switch.
• Turn north on CR 101 (paved) that is just past Blackland Guns on the north side of the road.
• Drive north on this paved road for 3.0 miles to a four corners intersection.
• Turn east onto a paved road and drive 0.7 miles to a driveway on the north side of the road.
• Turn into driveway and drive 0.9 miles to a minor stream crossing. The launch site is on your left.

Launch Procedures:

The diagram at below illustrates the parking and range set-up used at Hutto.

The Bertram Field

This field is J capable and generally available in the summer (approximately March to August). The field address is 1208 County Road 260, Bertram, TX 78605.

Directions:

• From the intersection of US183 and TX29 continue West until you get to Bertram (approximately 12 miles).
• In Bertram, turn right onto FM-1174/FM-243/Grange Street and continue for 0.4 miles
• Turn left onto FM-1174/Holleman and continue for 1.8 miles
• Turn left onto County Rd-260 and continue for 1.2 miles
• The landowners house will be on your right - Do Not turn into his driveway but continue a bit further until you come to a gate on the right.
• Open the gate and enter the property - PLEASE remember to close the gate behind you!
• Follow the tire tracks onto his property and you should find us near the end of the tire tracks.

Launch Proceedures:

The picture below was taken by Dave Hein on June 6, 2009 from an LOC Forte' launched on a G64. It beautifully shows the land we are using. If you follow the above instructions you will enter the picture from the right side. The location where we launch from is located just off the upper left corner of the picture.

Date last updated: 01/16/10 - comments to webmaster@austinrockets.org