Big Sky Thunderbirds - Saunders Way — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Missoula, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMSO, 4 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: Street name to this site is Primrose LN Missoula MT 59808, 46.93719,-114.16779. Activities listed by the club: 3-D, Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor. 4 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KMSO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Areas Of Smoke | 93° / 55° | N 5 kt | 0% |
| Thu | Patchy Smoke then Sunny | 94° / 55° | W 2 kt | 5% |
| Fri | Sunny | 96° / 56° | NW 3 kt | 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
- 7011 Saunders Way, Missoula, MT, 59802
- Field hours
- Street name to this site is Primrose LN Missoula MT 59808, 46.93719,-114.16779
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Electric, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Pattern, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Porta-Pots, Spectator Area, Startup Stands
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 - Saunders Way. 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.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMSO, 4 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 8 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMSO 290353Z 29008KT 9SM FU CLR 23/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02330056 $
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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
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Missoula
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59802
- Coordinates
- 46.9471, -114.1766
- Nearest weather station
- KMSO · 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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