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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.

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Experienced pilots

Better suited to sport and aerobatic models with some wing loading; not a day for trainers or light foamies.

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.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
WedAreas Of Smoke93° / 55°N 5 kt0%
ThuPatchy Smoke then Sunny94° / 55°W 2 kt5%
FriSunny96° / 56°NW 3 kt0%

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.

  • KMSO Missoula Montana Airport 3 nm E
  • MT52 Nine Mile Airport 13 nm NW
  • US-7490 Parcel Six Ranch Airport 21 nm SE
  • 52S St Ignatius Airport 24 nm N
  • MT32 Ckye Field 24 nm S
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VFR
Observed 0153Z (7:53 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMSO, 3.4 nm away.

Wind
310° 10 kt
Visibility
7 sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.86"
Temp / Dew
30°C / 86°F
dew 6°C

Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KMSO 290153Z 31010KT 7SM FU CLR 30/06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP091 T03000056 $

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Big Sky Thunderbirds - Primrose LN, an RC flying field in Missoula
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KMSO, the nearest reporting station.

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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⚠️ 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. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.

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