Vopnafjörður Airport

BIVO / VPN

Vopnafjörður, IS

Last Updated
Mar 3, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 24 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
19 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIVO 031000Z 24019KT 9999 FEW050 M02/M10 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,016 ft AMSL

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: 22
2,904 ft 98 ft UNK
17.9 kt 6.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIVO

323 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.6%
MVFR
21.1%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
5.9%

Vopnafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between -12°C and 18°C with an average of 1.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
24.3%
E
3%
SE
2.3%
S
12%
SW
33.9%
W
4.3%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.2°C
Range: -12°C to 18°C
-12°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 323 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 61.6% of the time based on 323 observations, BIVO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 17.4% 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 11.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, February, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 1.2°C (34°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.01 to 10.2 inHg (339-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 323 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.