Tulsa Riverside Airport

KRVS / RVS

Tulsa, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
12 kt
200° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRVS 101253Z 20012G19KT 10SM CLR 27/23 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02720228 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tulsa Riverside Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 12 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (638 ft)
Pressure Alt
706 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,299 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KRVS 101124Z 1012/1112 18009KT P6SM FEW030 SCT120 SCT150 WS020/20040KT FM101300 19014G23KT P6SM FEW025 SCT060 SCT180 FM101800 19017G25KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150 SCT250 FM110300 17012G21KT P6SM FEW120
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM101800
+4h
VFR 190° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RVS
01L
19R ✈️
01R
19L ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 19R
5,103 ft 100 ft ASP 13°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 19L
4,212 ft 100 ft ASP 13°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
13/31 2,807 ft 50 ft ASP 133°
4.7 kt 11.0 kt
67° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRVS

7,310 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
0.7%

Tulsa Riverside Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 26% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 26%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.7%
N
16.9%
S
33.2%
W
1.1%
NE
5.7%
NW
2.7%
SE
6.5%
SW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.7°C
Range: -15°C to 35°C
-15°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 01L/19R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 01R/19L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,310 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tulsa Riverside Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRVS
IATA Code: RVS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 638 ft MSL

Location

City: Tulsa
Country: US
Latitude: 36.039600°
Longitude: -95.984596°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 5,103 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 4,212 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,807 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tulsa Riverside Airport

Overview

Tulsa Riverside Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Tulsa, US, positioned at coordinates 36.039600, -95.984596. Situated at an elevation of 638 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the regional transportation network. Its three asphalt runways offer flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 81.2% of recorded periods under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -11°C to 34°C, with an average of 13.4°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 6.9 knots, with calm conditions present 33.1% of the time and maximum gusts reaching 22 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying lengths: 01L/19R at 5,103 ft, 01R/19L at 4,212 ft, and 13/31 at 2,807 ft. All runways are constructed of asphalt, providing consistent surface characteristics. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 0.9% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Prevailing southern winds provide favorable conditions for all runways, with 100% wind compatibility for 01L/19R and 01R/19L. The 13/31 runway experiences slightly higher average crosswind at 4.9 knots compared to 2.4 knots for the other runways. January, September, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.