Vopnafjörður Airport

BIVO / VPN

Vopnafjörður, IS

Last Updated
Apr 12, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
15 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
993 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIVO 121500Z 01015KT 9999 BKN025 04/03 Q0993 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,516 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Vopnafjörður Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 15 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
993 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
624 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -692 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IVO
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
2,904 ft 98 ft UNK
13.0 kt 7.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIVO

397 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.2%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
5.5%

Vopnafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 12.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 12.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
21.2%
E
2.4%
SE
2.1%
S
13.7%
SW
35.4%
W
4.8%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.1°C
Range: -13°C to 18°C
-13°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

April October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 397 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vopnafjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIVO
IATA Code: VPN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Vopnafjörður
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.720596°
Longitude: -14.850600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,904 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Vopnafjörður Airport

Vopnafjörður Airport (BIVO/VPN) is located in Vopnafjörður, IS at an elevation of 16 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 2,904 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.2% of the time based on 397 observations, BIVO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 16.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at BIVO come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 12.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, October, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 1.1°C (34°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.9 to 10.2 inHg (335-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 397 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). 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.