Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tulsa Riverside Airport in Tulsa, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS) is a regional airport serving Tulsa, OK at 638 ft. KRVS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01L, 01R, 13, 19L), longest 5,101 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KRVS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 10 kt, gusting 25 kt, visibility 2 statute miles, broken clouds at 3,800 ft, overcast at 4,900 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 3,800 ft.
SPECI KRVS 130621Z AUTO 33010G25KT 2SM +TSRA BR BKN038 OVC049 24/23 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 30027/0605 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB10 TSB04 P0019 T02390228
What changed at KRVS?
Since the 0610Z (1:10 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to IFR.
- Visibility dropped from 8 SM to 2 SM.
- A thunderstorm with rain began (+TSRA).
- A thunderstorm with rain ended (-TSRA).
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 1°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Mist began (BR).
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KRVS
KRVS is currently IFR with winds from 330° at 10 knots gusting 25, visibility 2 statute miles, and a 3,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 638 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KRVS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 2,639 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 3 kt right (g7) |
| 01L | 5,101 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 7 kt left (g17) |
| 01R | 4,205 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 7 kt left (g17) |
| 19L | 4,205 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 7 kt right (g17) |
| 19R | 5,101 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 7 kt right (g17) |
| 13 | 2,639 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 3 kt left (g7) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,800 ft.
KRVS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tulsa Riverside Airport in Tulsa, OK: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KRVS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KRVS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SWO UA /OV SWO/TM 0418/FL156/TP E75L /TA M07/IC LGT RIME /RM /ZKCFDC AF
SWO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SWOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0418Reported at 04:18 UTC.FL156Altitude: 15,600 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.Show raw report
OKC UA /OV IRW/TM 0148/FL380/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZFW49
OKC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IRWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0148Reported at 01:48 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.RM ZFW49Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2125 3523N 09416W 0131 F260 319/023KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL2125 3523N 09416W 013…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
FSM UA /OV FSM180015/TM 0032/FL280/TP B738/TB CONS LGT/RM ZME22
FSM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSM180015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0032Reported at 00:32 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM ZME22Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRVS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRVS reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19L/19R
- 52%
- 13
- 26%
- 01L/01R
- 22%
- 31
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (12:21 AM CDT)
TAF KRVS 130521Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB BKN250 TEMPO 1306/1308 VRB20G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM131000 16006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 BKN250 FM131600 18010KT P6SM SCT250 FM140100 15004KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRVS
- IATA
- RVS
- FAA LID
- RVS
- City
- Tulsa
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 638 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0396, -95.9846
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,101 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.5 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KRVS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRVS reported VFR conditions during about 83.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 23.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 | 14.8 | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 15.8 | 6.2 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 79.4 | 15.7 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 81.6 | 14.4 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| May | 81.1 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 92.3 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 94.8 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 93.2 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 87.6 | 8.4 | 3.3 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 83.8 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 81.4 | 13.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 72.1 | 18.0 | 6.6 | 3.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRVS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tulsa Riverside Airport in Tulsa, OK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRVS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRVS?+
KRVS has 6 runways: 01L, 01R, 13, 19L, 19R, 31; the longest is 5,101 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRVS report its own weather?+
Yes. Tulsa Riverside Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRVS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRVS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRVS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRVS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRVS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Tulsa Riverside Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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