Argyle International Airport

TVSA / SVD

Kingstown, VC

Last Updated
May 15, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TVSA 151400Z 05009KT 9999 SCT018 31/24 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 136 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,936 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Argyle International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 9 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (136 ft)
Pressure Alt
-7 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,946 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TVSA 151100Z 1512/1612 05013KT 9999 SCT018 TEMPO 1521/1606 SHRA BKN015 BKN032
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
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
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° 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.