Bildudalur Airport

BIBD / BIU

Bildudalur, IS

Last Updated
Jun 24, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIBD 241300Z 02009KT 9999 FEW005 FEW022 BKN030 13/08 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
518 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,218 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,018 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bildudalur Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 9 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 6 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain between 14:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIBD 241320Z 2414/2420 34005KT 9999 SCT032 PROB40 TEMPO 2414/2417 SHRA BKN016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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
Active: 05
3,084 ft 98 ft BIT 28°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIBD

1,974 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.6%
MVFR
42.4%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
1.4%

Bildudalur Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperatures typically range between -9°C and 17°C with an average of 3.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.4%
N
20.1%
S
11.7%
W
1.3%
NE
35.6%
NW
1.7%
SE
3.1%
SW
18.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.8°C
Range: -9°C to 17°C
-9°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

June November January

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 1,974 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 54.6% of the time based on 1,974 observations, BIBD requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3% 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 10.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.5%), 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 June, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -9°C (16°F) to 17°C (63°F), averaging 3.8°C (39°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 1,974 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.