Bildudalur Airport

BIBD / BIU

Bildudalur, IS

Last Updated
Apr 24, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 134 hours ago
11:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIBD 241100Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW012 SCT026 07/04 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
SCT 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,218 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,618 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bildudalur Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 133.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,200 ft, scattered at 2,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBD
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,084 ft 98 ft BIT 28° 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 - BIBD

1,592 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.8%
MVFR
44.5%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Bildudalur Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 2.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperatures typically range between -9°C and 15°C with an average of 2.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.1%
N
18.6%
S
12.4%
W
1.6%
NE
34%
NW
2.1%
SE
3.7%
SW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.9°C
Range: -9°C to 15°C
-9°C 15°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,592 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bildudalur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIBD
IATA Code: BIU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Bildudalur
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.641296°
Longitude: -23.546200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,084 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bildudalur Airport

Bildudalur Airport (BIBD/BIU) is located in Bildudalur, IS at an elevation of 18 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,084 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 52.8% of the time based on 1,592 observations, BIBD requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 2.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at BIBD come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 11.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -9°C (16°F) to 15°C (59°F), averaging 2.9°C (37°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.68 to 10.25 inHg (328-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,592 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.