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Weather Briefing
MVFRHornafjörður Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Drizzle, Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Light Drizzle, Mist between 17:00Z and 20:00Z.
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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.
This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
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4,921 ft | 148 ft | BIT | 168° |
↑ 6.1 kt
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↔ 5.1 kt
40° angle
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Weather Statistics - BIHN
1,606 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Hornafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -9°C and 16°C with an average of 4.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, May.
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Statistics computed from 1,606 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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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