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Weather Briefing
VFRHornafjörður 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 19.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 13 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,500 ft, few at 6,500 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
|
4,921 ft | 148 ft | BIT | 168° |
↑ 11.3 kt
•
↔ 6.5 kt
30° angle
|
Weather Statistics - BIHN
1,683 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Hornafjörður Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -9°C and 16°C with an average of 4.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, May.
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Runway Wind Analysis
Statistics computed from 1,683 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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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