Ísafjörður Airport

BIIS / IFJ

Ísafjörður, IS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:49Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
15:49Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
10 kt
Variable
2 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIIS 041549Z VRB10KT 2000 SHSN OVC030 01/M04 Q0994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,008 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BIIS 041301Z 0414/0419 21015KT 9999 -SHSNRA SCT017 BKN030 TEMPO 0414/0417 21020G30KT 1000 SHSN BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers SNRA

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IIS
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,593 ft 148 ft BIT 62° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIIS

1,720 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.3%
MVFR
27.3%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Ísafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 13.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperatures typically range between -11°C and 14°C with an average of 2.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 13.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.3%
NE
42.9%
E
7.4%
SE
1%
S
5.7%
SW
20.6%
W
3.5%
NW
0.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -11°C to 14°C
-11°C 14°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.5 kt

Statistics computed from 1,720 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ísafjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIIS
IATA Code: IFJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Ísafjörður
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.058098°
Longitude: -23.135300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ísafjörður Airport

Overview

Ísafjörður Airport serves the remote northwestern region of Iceland, situated at 66.058098, -23.135300 with an elevation of 8 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Westfjords peninsula, supporting regional connectivity in a challenging geographical environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 68.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 29.2% of the time. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast (45°) at an average of 13.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 45 knots. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 14°C, with an average of 4°C, indicating potential winter weather challenges.

Notable Features

The single runway (08/26) is 4,593 feet long with a bituminous surface, positioned in a region characterized by complex terrain and maritime climate. The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest potential for rapidly changing weather conditions, despite generally good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of 8.7 knots. October, November, and September represent the best months for VFR flying, with most stable weather patterns. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations and utilize the runway that best aligns with prevailing northeast wind directions.

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.

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.