Keflavik International Airport

BIKF / KEF

Reykjavík, IS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
10kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

BIKF 141400Z 13010KT 100V160 9999 BKN012 BKN038 11/09 Q0992

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 171ft
BKN 1,200ft AGL
BKN 3,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,371ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,971ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIKF 141028Z 1412/1512 03008KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 TX12/1512Z TN10/1412Z TEMPO 1412/1418 -RA BKN014 BECMG 1412/1414 15012KT BECMG 1418/1420 11007KT TEMPO 1418/1503 11015KT 4000 SHRA BKN015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 110° 7kt
18:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR 110° 15kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
IKF
01
19
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 10,020 ft 197 ft ASP 14°
↓ 4.4kt • ↔ 9.0kt
116° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
 10,056 ft 197 ft ASP 104°
↑ 8.7kt • ↔ 5.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Keflavik International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIKF
IATA Code: KEF
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 171 ft MSL

Location

City: Reykjavík
Country: IS
Latitude: 63.985001°
Longitude: -22.605600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 10,020 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 10,056 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Keflavik International Airport

Keflavik International Airport (BIKF/KEF) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Reykjavík, IS. The facility operates at an elevation of 171 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 10/28) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.

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