Egilsstaðir Airport

BIEG / EGS

Egilsstaðir, IS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIEG 040200Z 02009KT 350V080 9999 -FZRA OVC060 M01/M04 Q0996

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 76 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,076 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIEG 032249Z 0400/0500 02007KT 9999 SCT030 BKN045 TX05/0406Z TNM04/0421Z TEMPO 0400/0407 2500 -RASN BKN008 BECMG 0401/0403 16017KT BECMG 0406/0408 22007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
06:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 220° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IEG
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 25°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIEG

3,995 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.4%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
7.3%

Egilsstaðir Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 16°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
35.9%
NE
10%
E
5.4%
SE
10.1%
S
22.6%
SW
7.2%
W
1.8%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.1°C
Range: -16°C to 16°C
-16°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,995 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Egilsstaðir Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIEG
IATA Code: EGS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Egilsstaðir
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.283302°
Longitude: -14.401400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Egilsstaðir Airport

Overview

Egilsstaðir Airport serves the eastern region of Iceland, positioned at 65.283302, -14.401400 with an elevation of 76 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation in this remote part of Iceland, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Egilsstaðir demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 66.8% of the time. Pilots should anticipate northern winds averaging 9.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from -16°C to 16°C and an average of 1.9°C. October, September, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway (03/21) spans 6,562 feet with an asphalt surface, situated in a terrain characteristic of eastern Iceland. Winds predominantly from the north (0°) create predictable wind conditions, with calm periods occurring only 2.3% of the time. The airport's location offers challenging but manageable environmental conditions typical of high-latitude airports.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal periods of restricted visibility (fog present only 4% of observations). Pilots should be prepared for potential IFR conditions, which occur in 14.2% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.