If you enjoy model rockets, you are invited to join the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry. NOVAAR is the public rocket club in Northern Virginia, and is a chartered section of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). We're one of the most active rocket clubs in the U.S. and we have over 51 years of history, success, safety and fun in the hobby of model rocketry.
NOVAAR flies once a month and is privileged to have access to the grass covered field of Great Meadow, a 380-acre field events center and steeplechase course located in The Plains, Virginia.
NOVAAR flies competition and sport model rockets and high-power rockets. Rockets with a motor impulse greater than J are not allowed. Sparky motors are not allowed. Maximum 3000' for dual-deploy and 2500' for apogee deploy, weather dependent.
If you are not a NOVAAR member, each model rocket launch costs $1, HPR launches are $5 and HPR Cert attempts are $10. Check-in collects the launch fee.
In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel or postpone the launch will be posted on our website no later than 7pm the day before the launch.
NOVAAR holds meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, alternating between virtual and physical meetings at the Community Space at University Mall, Fairfax, VA.
Please check out the "Event Calendar" at the top of the page for information about upcoming events.