Bartlesville Municipal Airport

KBVO / BVO

Bartlesville, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
12:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0 kt
0°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVO 301253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP193 T00940072

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 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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: -40 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBVO 301121Z 3012/0112 04005KT P6SM SCT250 FM301500 08004KT P6SM BKN150 FM010100 00000KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM301500
+2h
VFR 80° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
01:00Z FM010100
+12h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 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

5,869 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
13.9%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
1.9%

Bartlesville Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.6% 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: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 33.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
14%
NE
5.4%
E
3.7%
SE
6.2%
S
28.4%
SW
4.8%
W
1.9%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

November February March

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 5,869 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

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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 5,869 weather observations shows KBVO maintains VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBVO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33.6% 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, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 12.1°C (54°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 5,869 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.