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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
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4,921 ft | 148 ft | BIT | 168° |
↑ 2.6 kt
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↔ 3.1 kt
50° angle
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Weather Statistics - BIHN
979 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Hornafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -9°C and 16°C with an average of 3.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, November.
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Statistics computed from 979 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Hornafjörður Airport - Airport Information
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About Hornafjörður Airport
Overview
Hornafjörður Airport serves the southeastern coastal region of Iceland near the town of Höfn. Located at 24 ft mean sea level with coordinates 64.295601, -15.227200, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a remote and geographically challenging area of Iceland.
Flying Conditions
Statistical observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 72.1% of recorded weather supporting visual flight rules. Pilots can expect consistent northerly winds averaging 11.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -6°C to 16°C and an average of 4.3°C. The airport experiences minimal low visibility events, with only 0.6% of observations reporting fog.
Notable Features
The single runway 18/36 measures 4,921 feet and is bituminous-surfaced (BIT). The airport's location on Iceland's southeastern coast suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather conditions, with wind patterns demonstrating significant variability up to maximum recorded speeds of 39 knots.
Approach Considerations
Runway 18/36 exhibits 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 6.6 knots. Pilots should note the most consistent VFR conditions occur during November, January, and December, which may offer the most predictable approach and landing environments.
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