🇺🇸 Tulsa Riverside Airport

Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS), also known as Richard Lloyd Jones, Jr. Airport until November 2021, is a general aviation reliever airport located southwest of Tulsa, Oklahoma,. It was established on July 3, 1958, to alleviate congestion at Tulsa International Airport.

Type of facility and operations:

• General Aviation Reliever Airport: RVS serves as an alternative for business and general aviation aircraft, supporting a wide variety of aircraft from single-engine planes to corporate jets,.
• Busiest in Oklahoma: In 2018, RVS recorded 199,880 aircraft operations (takeoffs/landings), making it the busiest airport in Oklahoma and one of the top 60 busiest in the nation.
• Flight Training Hub: The airport is home to at least six active flight schools, attracting students globally,,.
• Airspace: RVS operates within Class D airspace with a ceiling of 3100 feet MSL, though the tower only controls up to 2500 feet MSL. A portion of its airspace underlies Tulsa International's Class C airspace,.
• Runways: The airport has three asphalt runways: 01L/19R (5101'x100'), 01R/19L (4207'x100'), and 13/31 (2641'x50'),.
• Control Tower: The Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) operates daily from 0700 to 2200,.

Notable features or history:

• Economic Impact: RVS contributes significantly to the regional economy, generating an annual economic output of $95 million and supporting 350 employees.
• Observation Area: The airport features a first-class observation area with amenities like a raised viewing platform, picnic tables, restrooms, and the ability to listen to air traffic control communications on 91.1 FM.
• Master Plan: The airport is undergoing an update to its 2006 Master Plan to reflect current aviation industry trends and regulations,.

Current status:

• RVS is owned by the City of Tulsa and operated by the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust.
• It continues to be a vital hub for flight training, business, and general aviation, with over 500 based aircraft and numerous commercial and private hangars.

*Sources researched: faa.gov, flytulsa.com*