US
KRVS
TAF Forecast

Tulsa Riverside Airport

KRVS / RVS

Tulsa, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF KRVS 042025Z 0420/0518 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC007 FM042100 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT006 OVC010 FM050400 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT004 OVC007 FM051600 16006KT P6SM SCT007 BKN012

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Wed 22:00Z +-1h	Wed 23:00Z +0h	Thu 00:00Z +1h	Thu 01:00Z +2h	Thu 02:00Z +3h	Thu 03:00Z +4h	Thu 04:00Z +5h	Thu 05:00Z +6h	Thu 06:00Z +7h	Thu 07:00Z +8h	Thu 08:00Z +9h	Thu 09:00Z +10h	Thu 10:00Z +11h	Thu 11:00Z +12h	Thu 12:00Z +13h	Thu 13:00Z +14h	Thu 14:00Z +15h	Thu 15:00Z +16h	Thu 16:00Z +17h
Wind Dir	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	160° S
Wind Speed	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	4 kt	6 kt
Visibility	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	5SM	>6SM
Weather	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Mist BR	Mist BR	Mist BR	Mist BR	Mist BR	Mist BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	Light Showers Rain, Mist -SHRA BR	☀️ Clear
Clouds	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	SCT004 OVC007	SCT004 OVC007	SCT004 OVC007	SCT004 OVC007	SCT004 OVC007	SCT004 OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	OVC007	SCT007 BKN012
Ceiling	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	700 ft AGL	1,200 ft AGL
Flight Rules	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	MVFR
Day/Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 06:21Z	🌙 Night 🌅 06:21Z	🌅 Dawn 🌅 06:21Z	☀️ Day 🌅 06:21Z	☀️ Day 🌅 06:21Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 17:38Z	☀️ Day 🌇 17:38Z

Flight Rules

VFR: Visual Flight Rules

MVFR: Marginal VFR

IFR: Instrument Flight Rules

LIFR: Low IFR

Ceiling Colors

Red: < 500ft

Amber: 500-1000ft

Blue: 1000-3000ft

Green: > 3000ft

⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus

🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus

+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

IFR

Wind

VRB° at 4 kt

Visibility

5SM

Weather

Light Showers Rain, Mist

Clouds

OVC007

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM042100 21:00Z - 03:00Z

MVFR

Wind

VRB° at 4 kt

Visibility

>6SM

Clouds

SCT006 OVC010

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050400 04:00Z - 10:00Z

IFR

Wind

VRB° at 3 kt

Visibility

5SM

Weather

Mist

Clouds

SCT004 OVC007

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM051600 16:00Z - 22:00Z

MVFR

Wind

160° at 6 kt

Visibility

>6SM

Clouds

SCT007 BKN012

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

• Wind direction, speed, and gusts
• Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
• Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
• Cloud coverage types and altitudes
• Forecast changes with timing
• Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

• BASE - Main forecast conditions
• FM - Permanent change from specific time
• BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
• TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
• PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

• Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
• Visibility ≥ 5 miles
• Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

• Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
• Visibility 3-5 miles
• Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

• Ceiling 500-1000 ft
• Visibility 1-3 miles
• Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

• Ceiling < 500 ft
• Visibility < 1 mile
• Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

• Focus on the plain English explanations above
• Pay attention to flight rules categories
• Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
• Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

• Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
• Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
• Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
• Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.