Hornafjörður Airport

BIHN / HFN

Höfn, IS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
10 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIHN 040900Z 23010KT 9999 VCSH FEW022 SCT040 02/M01 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,224 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,024 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIHN 040722Z 0408/0417 20018KT 9999 -SHSN FEW020CB BKN035 TEMPO 0408/0417 20020G30KT 3000 SHSN BKN010CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IHN
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,921 ft 148 ft BIT 168°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIHN

967 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
1.9%

Hornafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 16°C with an average of 3.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 12.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
29.8%
NE
25.9%
E
13.8%
SE
6.6%
S
5.4%
SW
1.3%
W
2.4%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -7°C to 16°C
-7°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 967 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hornafjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIHN
IATA Code: HFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Höfn
Country: IS
Latitude: 64.295601°
Longitude: -15.227200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Hornafjörður Airport

Overview

Hornafjörður Airport serves the southeastern coastal region of Iceland near the town of Höfn. Located at 24 ft mean sea level with coordinates 64.295601, -15.227200, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a remote and geographically challenging area of Iceland.

Flying Conditions

Statistical observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 72.1% of recorded weather supporting visual flight rules. Pilots can expect consistent northerly winds averaging 11.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -6°C to 16°C and an average of 4.3°C. The airport experiences minimal low visibility events, with only 0.6% of observations reporting fog.

Notable Features

The single runway 18/36 measures 4,921 feet and is bituminous-surfaced (BIT). The airport's location on Iceland's southeastern coast suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather conditions, with wind patterns demonstrating significant variability up to maximum recorded speeds of 39 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 exhibits 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 6.6 knots. Pilots should note the most consistent VFR conditions occur during November, January, and December, which may offer the most predictable approach and landing environments.

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
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.