Egilsstaðir Airport

BIEG / EGS

Egilsstaðir, IS

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
2kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIEG 030800Z VRB02KT 9999 OVC040 03/02 Q0981

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 76ft
OVC 4,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,076ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BIEG 030758Z 0309/0409 VRB02KT 9999 BKN030 TX04/0314Z TN00/0405Z TEMPO 0318/0409 2000 BR OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IEG
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 25° No wind data
🟢 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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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.