Butte Plane Nutz - Butte Industrial Park | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Butte, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBTM, 2 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (13/31) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. Published field hours: 24/7 365 Days. One other AMA field sits within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 8:05 AM MDT.
Why Good: 27°F, battery capacity drops.
Based on KBTM, 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.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 13/31, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | ~630 ft | - | 2 mph head | 3 mph right |
| 13 | ~630 ft | - | 2 mph tail | 3 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
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 | 42° / 22° | SW 10 mph | 1% |
| Thu | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 43° / 24° | S 6 mph | 0% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 45° / 27° | SE 5 mph | 8% |
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
- 65 E Broadway St, Butte, MT, 59701
- Field hours
- 24/7 365 Days
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Rockets, Soaring
- Field features
- Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsocks, Workbenches
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 Butte Plane Nutz - Butte Industrial Park. 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 KBTM, 2 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 0°C (32°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBTM 280753Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP146 T00001033
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 13/31 against live wind from KBTM.
Wind is 56° off runway 31, the end with the most headwind right now.
~630 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
1600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 13/31 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KBTM, the nearest reporting station.
Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 1192
- AMA district
- District 11
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Butte
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59701
- Coordinates
- 45.9272, -112.5230
- Nearest weather station
- KBTM · 2 nm
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Runway
- 13/31 (est.)
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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