Grímsey Airport

BIGR / GRY

Grímsey, IS

Last Updated
Mar 3, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
16:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
13 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIGR 031600Z 10013KT 9999 FEW024 M01/M06 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,466 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IGR
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
1,150 ft 80 ft asphalt 160°
4.4 kt 12.2 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIGR

785 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.7%
MVFR
32.6%
IFR
12.4%
LIFR
5.4%

Grímsey Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 14.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 14°C with an average of 2.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 14.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.7%
NE
18.4%
E
28.5%
SE
13.7%
S
4%
SW
5.4%
W
9.5%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -7°C to 14°C
-7°C 14°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 11.1 kt

Statistics computed from 785 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Grímsey Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIGR
IATA Code: GRY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Grímsey
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.545800°
Longitude: -18.017300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 1,150 ft
Width: 80 ft
Surface: asphalt
ILS: No

About Grímsey Airport

Grímsey Airport (BIGR/GRY) is located in Grímsey, IS at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 1,150 feet.

Weather Profile

BIGR is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 49.7% of the time across 785 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 17.8% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at BIGR come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 14.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 43 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 11.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -7°C (19°F) to 14°C (57°F), averaging 2.6°C (37°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.74 to 10.18 inHg (330-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 785 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.