Big Sky RC Modelers - Paris-Gibson School Gym | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Great Falls, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KGFA, 3.2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: gusting 33 kt.
Based on KGFA, 3.2 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
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Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location: conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Mostly Sunny | 51° / 36° | SW 24 mph | 6% |
| Wed | Mostly Sunny | 52° / 29° | SW 16 mph | 3% |
| Thu | Mostly Cloudy | 40° / 28° | NE 7 mph | 0% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- 2 25th St. S, Great Falls, MT, 59401
- Field hours
- Indoor flying site, school gym, one day per week, 6 pm to 9 pm, Wednesdays during school year, excluding holiday closures.
- Activities permitted
- Electric, Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Radio Control, First Person View, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Flying, Indoor Restrooms, Spectators Welcome
- Restrictions
- Turbines not allowed
- Club website
- www.bigskyrcm.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
These airports operate around Big Sky RC Modelers - Paris-Gibson School Gym. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KGFA, 3.2 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 21 kt, gusting 33 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KGFA 271655Z AUTO 23021G33KT 10SM BKN110 08/M01 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND 23033/49 SLP090 T00781007 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 400
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Great Falls
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59401
- Coordinates
- 47.5043, -111.2651
- Nearest weather station
- KGFA · 3.2 nm
- Nearest airport
- KGTF · 4.5 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication. It is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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