Bildudalur Airport

BIBD / BIU

Bildudalur, IS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
16:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
25 kt
230° G38 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIBD 041600Z 23025G38KT 9999 VCSH FEW020 BKN026 02/M05 Q0993

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,018 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,618 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIBD 041302Z 0414/0417 20015KT 9999 -SHSN SCT017 BKN025 TEMPO 0414/0417 20020G30KT 2000 SHSN BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBD
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
3,084 ft 98 ft BIT 28°
25.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIBD

1,210 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.8%
MVFR
41.9%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Bildudalur Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperatures typically range between -9°C and 15°C with an average of 3.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.2%
NE
38.1%
E
4.8%
SE
2%
S
10.7%
SW
19.2%
W
1.9%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.1°C
Range: -9°C to 15°C
-9°C 15°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,210 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bildudalur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIBD
IATA Code: BIU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Bildudalur
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.641296°
Longitude: -23.546200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,084 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bildudalur Airport

Bildudalur Airport (BIBD/BIU) is located in Bildudalur, IS at an elevation of 18 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,084 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 56.8% of the time based on 1,210 observations, BIBD requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 1.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at BIBD come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 11 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -9°C (16°F) to 15°C (59°F), averaging 3.1°C (38°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.73 to 10.25 inHg (330-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,210 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.