Bartlesville Municipal Airport

KBVO / BVO

Bartlesville, US

Last Updated
Jun 24, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
04:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVO 240453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02000194 $

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 calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 19°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 09:00Z and 13:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 13:00Z and 17:00Z.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (711 ft)
Pressure Alt
509 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,280 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBVO 232333Z 2400/2424 09005KT P6SM VCSH FEW005 SCT040 BKN080 FM240300 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT150 BKN250 FM240900 VRB02KT P6SM SCT007 BKN012 TEMPO 2409/2413 3SM BR BKN005 FM241300 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 BKN030 PROB30 2413/2417 4SM -TSRA BR BKN015CB FM242100 20004KT P6SM BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
09:00Z FM240900
+4h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM241300
+8h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

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 6,200 ft 100 ft PEM 178°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVO

7,519 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
1.6%

Bartlesville Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 33% 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, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 33%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.4%
N
13.1%
S
28.8%
W
1.7%
NE
6%
NW
1.5%
SE
6.8%
SW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 14°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

November February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,519 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 7,519 weather observations shows KBVO maintains VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBVO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 14°C (57°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 7,519 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.