Gjögur Airport

BIGJ / GJR

Gjögur, IS

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:11 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:11Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
22kt
30°
8 km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIGJ 030811Z 03022KT 8000 RA OVC005 03/03 Q0983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 83ft
OVC 500ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
583ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BIGJ 030821Z 0309/0316 04020G30KT 8000 -RADZ BKN005 OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:31Z BASE
+0h
IFR 40° 20kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 500ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
IGJ
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
3,041 ft 0 ft CON
↑ 20.7kt ↔ 7.5kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gjögur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIGJ
IATA Code: GJR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 83 ft MSL

Location

City: Gjögur
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.995300°
Longitude: -21.326900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,041 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Gjögur Airport

Gjögur Airport (BIGJ/GJR) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Gjögur, IS. The facility operates at an elevation of 83 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with CON 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.