Egilsstaðir Airport

BIEG / EGS

Egilsstaðir, IS

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:00Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIEG 160300Z 01008KT 9999 BKN005 OVC034 08/07 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 76ft
BKN 500ft AGL
OVC 3,400ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
576ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,476ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BIEG 160155Z 1603/1703 36010KT 9999 BKN015 TX08/1615Z TN05/1702Z TEMPO 1603/1703 3000 DZRA BR BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IEG
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 25°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Egilsstaðir Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIEG
IATA Code: EGS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Egilsstaðir
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.283302°
Longitude: -14.401400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,562 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 Egilsstaðir Airport

Egilsstaðir Airport (BIEG/EGS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Egilsstaðir, IS. The facility operates at an elevation of 76 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) 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.