Big Sky Thunderbirds - Primrose LN | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Missoula, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMSO, 3.4 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
4 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Experienced pilots
Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.
Why Marginal: precipitation.
Based on KMSO, 3.4 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 | Light Rain Likely | 45° / 25° | SW 2 mph | 57% |
| Thu | Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny | 46° / 24° | 0 mph | 7% |
| Fri | Mostly Cloudy | 47° / 27° | 0 mph | 5% |
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
- Primrose Dr, Missoula, MT, 59808
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 Thunderbirds - Primrose LN. 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 KMSO, 3.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, broken clouds at 3,200 ft, broken clouds at 4,300 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 4°C (39°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,200 ft.
SPECI KMSO 281509Z 15005KT 9SM -RA BKN032 BKN043 OVC055 04/03 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB02 P0001 T00390028
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 882
- AMA district
- District 11
- City
- Missoula
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59808
- Coordinates
- 46.9372, -114.1678
- Nearest weather station
- KMSO · 3.4 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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