Vopnafjörður Airport

BIVO / VPN

Vopnafjörður, IS

Last Updated
May 14, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
09:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
3 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIVO 140900Z 18003KT 9999 FEW035 03/M02 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,516 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vopnafjörður Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 13.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of -2°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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IVO
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,904 ft 98 ft UNK
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BIVO

456 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.3%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
4.8%

Vopnafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 11.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
21.4%
E
2.1%
SE
2.1%
S
12.1%
SW
34.3%
W
5.4%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -13°C to 18°C
-13°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

May April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 456 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vopnafjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BIVO
IATA Code: VPN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Vopnafjörður
Country: IS
Latitude: 65.720596°
Longitude: -14.850600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,904 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Vopnafjörður Airport

Vopnafjörður Airport (BIVO/VPN) is located in Vopnafjörður, IS at an elevation of 16 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 2,904 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 67.3% of the time based on 456 observations, BIVO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 15.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at BIVO come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 11.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 1.5°C (35°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.9 to 10.2 inHg (335-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 456 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.