Raufarhöfn Airport

BIRG / RFN

Raufarhöfn, IS

Last Updated
Feb 17, 13:00Z

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Currently using: BIHU
Weather Source: Húsavík Airport (BIHU)
Distance: 46nm / 84km from BIRG

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 356 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: 39 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)
1,239 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,439 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRG
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
3,533 ft 0 ft UNK
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Raufarhöfn Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIRG
IATA Code: RFN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Raufarhöfn
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.406403°
Longitude: -15.918300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,533 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Raufarhöfn Airport

Raufarhöfn Airport (BIRG/RFN) is located in Raufarhöfn, IS at an elevation of 39 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 3,533 feet.

Airport Overview

Raufarhöfn Airport serves Raufarhöfn in IS. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (07/25) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 3,533 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from BIRG, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.