Reykjavík Domestic Airport

BIRK / RKV

Reykjavík, IS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

BIRK 141200Z 07006KT 9999 -DZ BKN015 BKN025 11/09 Q0990

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 48ft
BKN 1,500ft AGL
BKN 2,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,548ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,548ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIRK 141025Z 1412/1512 07005KT 9999 SCT030 BKN040 TX13/1416Z TN10/1412Z TEMPO 1412/1417 -RA BKN014 BECMG 1412/1414 15012KT TEMPO 1417/1501 4000 SHRA BKN020CB BECMG 1419/1421 09007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Showers Rain
19:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 90° 7kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRK
01
19
06 ✈️
24
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,141 ft 148 ft ASP 355°
↑ 1.6kt ↔ 5.8kt
75° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
3,150 ft 98 ft ASP 46°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
13/31 4,035 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
↑ 4.1kt ↔ 4.4kt
47° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Reykjavík Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIRK
IATA Code: RKV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Reykjavík
Country: IS
Latitude: 64.128732°
Longitude: -21.937590°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,141 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 3,150 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,035 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Reykjavík Domestic Airport

Reykjavík Domestic Airport (BIRK/RKV) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Reykjavík, IS. The facility operates at an elevation of 48 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 06/24, 13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular 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.