Current Weather
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Clouds - Visual Profile
Weather Briefing
MVFRHornafjörður Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 11 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
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.
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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° |
↑ 9.5 kt
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↔ 5.5 kt
30° angle
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Weather Statistics - BIHN
1,263 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Hornafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.6% 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 February, November, April.
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Runway Wind Analysis
Statistics computed from 1,263 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Hornafjörður Airport - Airport Information
Airport Details
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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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