Alva Regional Airport

KAVK

Alva, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
20 kt
190° G29 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAVK 122235Z AUTO 19020G29KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A2972 RMK A01

Weather Briefing

VFR

Alva Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 20 knots with gusts to 29 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 20-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 5 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
957 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,474 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,692 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,846 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AVK
08
26
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 1,850 ft 170 ft GRE 90°
3.5 kt 19.7 kt
100° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
19.7 kt 3.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAVK

13,998 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.4%
MVFR
5.5%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Alva Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.1%
NE
10.3%
E
5.9%
SE
9.3%
S
25.3%
SW
11.8%
W
7.2%
NW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,998 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alva Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAVK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,474 ft MSL

Location

City: Alva
Country: US
Latitude: 36.773201°
Longitude: -98.669899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 1,850 ft
Width: 170 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alva Regional Airport

Alva Regional Airport (KAVK) is located in Alva, US at an elevation of 1,474 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 18/36), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,998 weather observations, KAVK experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAVK come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 10.4°C (51°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.29 to 30.74 inHg (992-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,998 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.