Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS)
Medium airport · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tulsa Riverside Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRVS |
| IATA | RVS |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°2'23" W 95°59'5" 36.03960, -95.98460 |
| Location | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 5,101 ft (1555 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 4,205 ft (1282 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 2,639 ft (804 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tulsa Riverside Airport at a glance
Tulsa Riverside Airport is a medium airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as RVS. The field elevation of 638 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRVS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 5,101 ft (1555 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRVS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Tulsa Riverside Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa International Airport | KTUL | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Stillwater Regional Airport | KSWO | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ponca City Regional Airport | KPNC | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Mc Alester Regional Airport | KMLC | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Tinker Air Force Base | KTIK | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tulsa Riverside Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 638 ft field elevation of Tulsa Riverside Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Tulsa Riverside Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tulsa Riverside Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tulsa Riverside Airport is KRVS, and its IATA code is RVS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tulsa Riverside Airport above sea level?
Tulsa Riverside Airport sits at an elevation of 638 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tulsa Riverside Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.0396, -95.9846 — in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tulsa International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KRVS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRVS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Tulsa Riverside Airport?
Tulsa Riverside Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 5,101 ft (1555 m) with a ASP surface.