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Reykjavík Domestic Airport

BIRK / RKV

Reykjavík, IS

Last Updated

Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

08:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

1°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -2°C

0kt

0°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIRK 030800Z 00000KT CAVOK 01/M02 Q0978

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF BIRK 030758Z 0309/0409 09008KT 9999 FEW030 TX06/0315Z TN01/0309Z TEMPO 0321/0400 -RA BKN014

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:29Z BASE

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VFR 90° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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IRK

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
01/19	5,141 ft	148 ft	ASP	355°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 5° angle
06/24	3,150 ft	98 ft	ASP	46°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 46° angle
13/31	4,035 ft	148 ft	ASP	117°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 117° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Reykjavík Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIRK

IATA Code: RKV

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Reykjavík

Country: IS

Latitude: 64.128732°

Longitude: -21.937590°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19

Length: 5,141 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 06/24

Length: 3,150 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 13/31

Length: 4,035 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Reykjavík Domestic Airport

Reykjavík Domestic Airport (BIRK/RKV) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Reykjavík, IS. The facility operates at an elevation of 48 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 06/24, 13/31) 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.