Tripoli #002 - 2nd Sat of Each Month at Hearne Tx Municipal Airport /
South site 4th Saturday of each month February thru September
High Power Rocket Club
TRIPOLI HOUSTON conducts launches almost every month of the year at the Hearne Municipal Airport in Hearne Tx. From February to September we also have access to second launch site for Tripoli Houston club members. The new site is in the Alvin area just south of Houston (This site requires a Tripoli Houston membership to attend.) Contact us for additional details.
Members, Clubs, Teams and guests are encouraged and welcome to fly with us at one of our launches.
Membership is not required for the Hearne Launch site but we would love to have your support.
If you enjoy launching with us and find yourself attending regularly, then we recommend you join our merry band of cloud shooters as a club member.
Please see the Membership section of our website to Join TRIPOLI HOUSTON.
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Thank you
Jimmy Higham
Tripoli Houston President
Closed out
Tripoli Houston
Launch Locations Hearne municipal airport and South Site
The Next Launch is at the Hearne Airport on October 9 th and and the next South Site launch is February 26th 2022. South site now closed for hunting season
The Hearne September Launch has been canceled. Tripoli Houston will be attending Airfest 27. #tripolihouston
Tripoli Houston meets the second Saturday of every month (weather permitting) at the Hearne municipal airport, We will be launching everything from model rockets to monster high power rockets that push our FAA waiver of 16,000 feet. Newcomers are always greeted with a smile (especially if they bring kolaches. It's a Tripoli Houston Thing) and we look forward to meeting you at our next launch.
NEW Tripoli Houston South Site - We will launch at the new site the 4th Saturday of each month - February thru August . Current waiver is 17.5
(This is a Tripoli Houston Members only site and we will require pre-registration .) For information on our new site please
Tripoli Houston Flyers we hope this finds everyone safe. The next Launch is scheduled for October 9 th 2021 at the Tripoli Houston Hearne municipal airport . Everyone must pre-register. Click on the link to register.
We are looking forward to flying on Saturday.
Tripoli Houston Flyers
We wanted to send out an update. The September Hearne Launch will be canceled since we will be attending Airfest over Labor Day weekend.
Hearne Launches
We will be flying in August as planed and them resume in October.
Hearne Schedule 2021
August 14th 2021
September 2 thru 4th Airfest 27 Argonia KS
September 11th 2021 Canceled
October 9th 2021
November 13th 2021
December 11th 2021 we will shut down early for our Christmas party.
Tripoli Houston South Site for remainder of year 2021
August 28th 2021 Canceled rain out
September Please stayed tuned for details.
October Closed
November Closed
December Closed
January Closed
If anyone has questions please email Tripolihouston@gmail.com
Jimmy Higham
Tripoli Houston
If you feel ill, have a fever, or have known exposure to COVID-19, STAY HOME!
As you arrive to the launch, we will be marking 16 Ft. sections for each flyer to setup and keep a minimum 6 ft spacing between flyers. please stay at your vehicle or tent when not flying.
Children are also welcome but will need to stay at their vehicle or tent area. When ready to fly we request that a parent or guardian accompany children.
A hand washing station will be provided and hand sanitizer. Mask will also be available if needed.
It will be hot so do not forget to bring water sunscreen and shade.
Launch time 9am to 4pm.
Thank you for helping us provide a safe launch
Please continue to monitor our website for updates.
Jimmy D. Higham
Tripoli Houston President
TRA 13951 L3
Launch Directions
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Directions to the Hearne Airport Launch Site
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Directions to the Launch Site:
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From Hwy 6, travel North of Hearne until you see the Loves Truck Stop
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Turn Left on FM485 to the Entrance to the Municipal Airport
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Turn Left into the Airport
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Drive past the several aircraf hangars and the Pilot Lobby
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Drive onto the Airport tarmac and continue south past remaining hangars
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Travel to the end of the tarmac and park along the grassy edge
Tripoli Houston Rocket Club
Tripoli Houston 002 was the second TRA Prefecture ever formed, it was also the first TRA Prefecture in the Great State of Texas
Established December 10th 1985
Tripoli Houston Officers
Jimmy Higham
President
2019 League City Tx
Vice President / Prefect Houston 2019 Houston Tx
Contact Us
Have questions about Tripoli Houston Rocket Club, or interested in joining? Please reach out — we’re happy to help.
