Siglufjörður Airport

BISI / SIJ

Siglufjörður, IS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

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Weather Source: Akureyri Airport (BIAR)
Distance: 35nm / 66km from BISI

Current Weather

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VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
8 kt
150°
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Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR BIAR 042000Z 15008KT CAVOK M01/M05 Q0999

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIAR 042238Z 0500/0600 20008KT 9999 FEW040 TX02/0514Z TNM03/0505Z TEMPO 0500/0506 20013G23KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:03Z BASE
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VFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ISI
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
3,556 ft 105 ft BIT 43°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Siglufjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BISI
IATA Code: SIJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Siglufjörður
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.137847°
Longitude: -18.908157°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,556 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Siglufjörður Airport

Overview

Siglufjörður Airport serves the northern Icelandic coastal town of Siglufjörður, located in a remote mountainous region. Positioned at 10 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the northeastern region of Iceland.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical North Atlantic maritime weather patterns with significant seasonal variations. Given its high latitude location at 66.137847°N, pilots should anticipate challenging winter conditions with potential low visibility and dynamic wind patterns.

Notable Features

Siglufjörður Airport features a single bituminous runway (07/25) measuring 3,556 feet in length, situated in a geographically complex mountainous coastal terrain. The surrounding landscape presents potential orographic wind and turbulence considerations for approaching and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides landing options dependent on prevailing wind conditions, with the relatively modest runway length requiring careful performance planning. Pilots should exercise standard high-latitude approach protocols, accounting for potential rapid weather shifts and terrain-influenced wind dynamics.

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.