Argyle International Airport

TVSA / SVD

Kingstown, VC

Last Updated
May 15, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
01:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
60° G15 kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TVSA 150100Z 06004G15KT 9999 VCSH BKN016 26/25 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 136 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,736 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Argyle International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 7.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 4 knots with gusts to 15 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (136 ft)
Pressure Alt
24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,377 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TVSA 150500Z 1506/1606 06010KT 9999 SCT018 PROB30 TEMPO 1518/1604 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
VFR
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSA
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,000 ft 148 ft ASP
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TVSA

3,502 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.8%
MVFR
21.9%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Argyle International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.4 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.9°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are May, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
80.7%
E
10.5%
SE
1%
S
0.5%
SW
0.2%
W
0.2%
NW
0.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

May February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,502 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Argyle International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TVSA
IATA Code: SVD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 136 ft MSL

Location

City: Kingstown
Country: VC
Latitude: 13.156695°
Longitude: -61.149945°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Argyle International Airport

Overview

Argyle International Airport serves Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 136 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 13.156695, -61.149945, the airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the Eastern Caribbean region. Its single runway 04/22 offers a substantial 9,000-foot asphalt surface for diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly consistent VFR conditions, with 76.9% of observations reporting excellent visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45 degrees) average 8.1 knots, rarely exceeding 19 knots, which supports stable flying environments. Temperature remains stable, ranging between 23°C and 33°C with an average of 28.3°C, contributing to predictable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in the Caribbean suggests potential mountainous or coastal terrain influences, though specific topographical details are not provided in the current dataset. The single runway's orientation (04/22) suggests alignment that likely takes advantage of predominant wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential terrain-induced wind variations typical of island airport environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates extremely favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of only 1.3 knots. Peak VFR conditions occur during January, September, and December, offering optimal flying periods. Consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles ensures reliable visual approaches with essentially no fog or low-visibility complications.

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.