Tulsa Riverside Airport

KRVS / RVS

Tulsa, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 07:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
07:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRVS 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 21/20 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB08E24 SLP152 P0000 T02110200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 638 ft
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,638 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tulsa Riverside Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 20°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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (638 ft)
Pressure Alt
586 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,459 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRVS 050522Z 0506/0606 13011KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 FM050900 21005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100 FM051500 01006KT P6SM SCT250 FM060100 00000KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
09:00Z FM050900
+1h
VFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
15:00Z FM051500
+7h
VFR 10° 6 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 5,103 ft 100 ft ASP 13°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
13° angle
01R/19L 4,212 ft 100 ft ASP 13°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
13° angle
13/31 2,807 ft 50 ft ASP 133°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
133° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRVS

8,053 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.4%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
5%
LIFR
0.8%

Tulsa Riverside Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 24.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.1%
N
16.2%
S
34.7%
W
1.1%
NE
5.8%
NW
2.6%
SE
6.6%
SW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: -15°C to 35°C
-15°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

July February September

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 8,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.