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Montrose Model Aircraft Assn - Olathe Centennial Field — RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Olathe, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station KMTJ, 8.4 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. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

CALM

Great flying weather

Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.

Based on KMTJ, 8.4 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.

Runway winds & crosswind

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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
WedSlight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 64°SW 9 kt42%
ThuSunny93° / 63°W 4 kt7%
FriSunny97° / 66°S 9 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
Off of 6200 Rd, Olathe, CO, 81425
Field hours
MMAA is heavily active in educational activity within the local communities and encourages all forms of aeromodelling. The flying site is club owned with packed clay runways. MMAA is a nonprofit organization.
Activities permitted
Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Radio Control, Rockets, Slope Soaring, Soaring, Kites, Cars, Multi-Rotor
Field features
Battery Chargers, Control Line Circles, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Helicopter Pad, 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 Montrose Model Aircraft Assn - Olathe Centennial Field. 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.

  • 1CO4 Clifford Field 5 nm SW
  • 3CO0 Sky Island Ranch Airport 7 nm NW
  • KMTJ Montrose Regional Airport 8 nm S
  • CO89 Barber Field 9 nm NW
  • 5CO1 Spruce Point Tree Farm LLC Airport 11 nm N
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VFR
Observed 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMTJ, 8.4 nm away.

Wind
160° 4 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.07"
Temp / Dew
30°C / 86°F
dew 11°C

Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KMTJ 290053Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP085 T03000106

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Montrose Model Aircraft Assn - Olathe Centennial Field, an RC flying field in Olathe
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KMTJ, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
3814
AMA district
District 9
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Olathe
State
Colorado
ZIP
81425
Coordinates
38.6488, -107.9190
Nearest weather station
KMTJ · 8.4 nm
Nearest airport
1CO4 · 4.8 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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