Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Missoula Montana Airport in Missoula, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO) is a regional airport serving Missoula, MT at 3,206 ft. KMSO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 12, 26, 30), longest 9,501 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMSO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 9 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMSO 130653Z AUTO 11009G16KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01500067 402220094 $
What changed at KMSO?
Since the 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind picked up to 9 kt from calm.
- Gusts began, now gusting 16 kt.
- Temperature up 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KMSO
KMSO is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 9 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,000 ft (field elevation 3,206 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMSO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 9,501 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 3 kt left (g5) |
| 30 | 9,501 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 3 kt right (g5) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMSO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Missoula Montana Airport in Missoula, MT: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMSO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMSO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMSO reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 30
- 61%
- 12
- 39%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (11:28 PM MDT)
TAF KMSO 130528Z 1306/1406 11015G20KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/10035KT FM131100 12012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC100 FM131600 31008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN040 OVC100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMSO
- IATA
- MSO
- FAA LID
- MSO
- City
- Missoula
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,206 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.9158, -114.0911
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 18h 41m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMSO
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMSO reported VFR conditions during about 90.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 298 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 36.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.4 | 11.4 | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 82.4 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 92.5 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 94.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| May | 96.2 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 97.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 98.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 93.2 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 92.4 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 93.1 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 86.6 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 76.4 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.1 kt |
| Feb | 4.2 kt |
| Mar | 4.6 kt |
| Apr | 5.4 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.4 kt |
| Nov | 3.5 kt |
| Dec | 3.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMSO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Missoula Montana Airport in Missoula, MT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2609 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMSO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMSO?+
KMSO has 4 runways: 08, 12, 26, 30; the longest is 9,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMSO report its own weather?+
Yes. Missoula Montana Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMSO have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMSO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMSO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMSO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMSO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO)
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