Bartlesville Municipal Airport

KBVO / BVO

Bartlesville, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVO 110053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01720161

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 09:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (711 ft)
Pressure Alt
419 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 830 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBVO 102320Z 1100/1124 08003KT P6SM VCSH FEW007 SCT040 BKN120 FM110300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 BKN250 TEMPO 1109/1113 4SM BR SCT005 FM111400 17009KT P6SM FEW040 SCT070 SCT120 FM111700 17013G21KT P6SM FEW035 SCT120 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
03:00Z FM110300
+2h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BVO
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
6,200 ft 100 ft PEM 178°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVO

5,186 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
1.7%

Bartlesville Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 35.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
15%
NE
5.5%
E
3.6%
SE
6.2%
S
25.4%
SW
4.4%
W
2%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

November February April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,186 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bartlesville Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBVO
IATA Code: BVO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 711 ft MSL

Location

City: Bartlesville
Country: US
Latitude: 36.762501°
Longitude: -96.011200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Bartlesville Municipal Airport

Bartlesville Municipal Airport (KBVO/BVO) is located in Bartlesville, US at an elevation of 711 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 6,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,186 weather observations shows KBVO maintains VFR conditions 81.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBVO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (35.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, February, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 11.2°C (52°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.36 to 30.8 inHg (994-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,186 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.