Húsavík Airport

BIHU / HZK

Húsavík, IS

Last Updated
Feb 17, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 358 hours ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
7 kt
180°
9 km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIHU 171300Z 18007KT 9000 -SHSN SCT012 OVC024 M09/M12 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 48 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,248 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,448 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IHU
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
5,266 ft 157 ft BIT 12°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Húsavík Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIHU
IATA Code: HZK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Húsavík
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.952301°
Longitude: -17.426001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,266 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Húsavík Airport

Overview

Húsavík Airport serves the northeastern region of Iceland, located in the town of Húsavík near the Arctic Circle. As a medium-sized airport situated at 48 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this remote coastal area. The airport supports regional transportation needs in a challenging northern maritime environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location at 65.95°N latitude means extreme seasonal variation in weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate significant changes in visibility, wind patterns, and potential icing conditions throughout the year. The airport's position near the North Atlantic creates dynamic meteorological challenges that require careful pre-flight planning and situational awareness.

Notable Features

The single runway (02/20) extends 5,266 feet and is constructed with bituminous (BIT) surface materials. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, typical of Iceland's variable wind regimes. The relatively low elevation of 48 feet MSL indicates a coastal plain environment with minimal terrain interference for approach and departure paths.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's length of 5,266 feet accommodates most regional and medium-sized aircraft operating in northern Iceland. Prevailing winds will significantly influence runway selection, with careful attention to crosswind components. Pilots should conduct thorough wind assessments and be prepared for potential rapid meteorological changes characteristic of this high-latitude location.

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.