Patreksfjörður Airport

BIPA / PFJ

Patreksfjörður, IS

Last Updated
May 14, 17:48Z

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Currently using: BIIS
Weather Source: Ísafjörður Airport (BIIS)
Distance: 36nm / 67km from BIPA

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
17:48Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIIS 141748Z 06008KT 9999 BKN055 07/01 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,511 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Patreksfjörður Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 8 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPA
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,593 ft 148 ft BIT 119°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Patreksfjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIPA
IATA Code: PFJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Patreksfjörður
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.555801°
Longitude: -23.965000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Patreksfjörður Airport

Patreksfjörður Airport (BIPA/PFJ) is located in Patreksfjörður, IS at an elevation of 11 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 4,593 feet.

Airport Overview

Patreksfjörður Airport serves Patreksfjörður in IS. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (14/32) with bit surface. The longest runway measures 4,593 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from BIPA, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.