Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport (KRVS)
Tulsa, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KRVS
IATA
RVS
City
Tulsa
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
638 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
36.0396, -95.9846
Overview
Tulsa reliever airport with active GA community. Spartan College of Aeronautics training base.
Current Weather at KRVS
Pilots flying into or out of Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI KRVS 030940Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN042 OVC050 21/20 A3014 RMK AO2 RAE34 P0000 T02060200Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KRVS 030935Z 0310/0406 10004KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 0310/0312 VRB10G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN040 FM031600 12010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM040200 17005KT P6SM BKN200Decode METAR for KRVS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KRVS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KRVS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tulsa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KRVS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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