Sandskeið Airport

BISS

Sandskeið, IS

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

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Currently using: BIRK
Weather Source: Reykjavík Domestic Airport (BIRK)
Distance: 10nm / 19km from BISS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
05:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
6 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIRK 050500Z 10006KT 9999 VCSH FEW015CB SCT039 BKN100 M01/M02 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 600 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,900 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,100 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,500 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,600 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIRK 050106Z 0503/0603 16008KT 9999 -SHSN FEW012CB BKN025 TX06/0603Z TNM02/0506Z TEMPO 0503/0520 0800 SHSN BKN010CB BECMG 0521/0523 12015G28KT BECMG 0600/0601 09023G38KT 1200 SN OVC006 BECMG 0602/0603 20015G30KT 9999 NSW BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:28Z BASE
+0h
IFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ISS
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
 2,578 ft 59 ft ASPH-G 0°
↓ 3.9 kt • ↔ 4.6 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sandskeið Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BISS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 600 ft MSL

Location

City: Sandskeið
Country: IS
Latitude: 64.060799°
Longitude: -21.574699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 2,578 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
100°@6kt
Density Alt
600ft, -1°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

BIRK VFR
Reykjavík Domestic Airport
10nm
19km
BIKF VFR
Keflavik International Airport
27nm
51km
BIVM VFR
Vestmannaeyjar Airport
51nm
95km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sandskeið Airport

Sandskeið Airport (BISS) is located in Sandskeið, IS at an elevation of 600 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 2,578 feet.

Airport Overview

Sandskeið Airport serves Sandskeið 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 (15/33) with asph-g surface. The longest runway measures 2,578 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 BISS, 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.

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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.