Siglufjörður Airport

BISI / SIJ

Siglufjörður, IS

Last Updated
May 14, 16:00Z

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Weather Source: Akureyri Airport (BIAR)
Distance: 35nm / 66km from BISI

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
7 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BIAR 141600Z 35007KT 9999 SCT050 10/M00 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Siglufjörður Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 7 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BIAR 141359Z 1415/1515 34008KT 9999 FEW030 BKN050 TX12/1515Z TN04/1504Z BECMG 1500/1502 17010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 170° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ISI
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
3,556 ft 105 ft BIT 43°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Siglufjörður Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BISI
IATA Code: SIJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Siglufjörður
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.137847°
Longitude: -18.908157°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,556 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Siglufjörður Airport

Overview

Siglufjörður Airport serves the northern Icelandic coastal town of Siglufjörður, located in a remote mountainous region. Positioned at 10 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the northeastern region of Iceland.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical North Atlantic maritime weather patterns with significant seasonal variations. Given its high latitude location at 66.137847°N, pilots should anticipate challenging winter conditions with potential low visibility and dynamic wind patterns.

Notable Features

Siglufjörður Airport features a single bituminous runway (07/25) measuring 3,556 feet in length, situated in a geographically complex mountainous coastal terrain. The surrounding landscape presents potential orographic wind and turbulence considerations for approaching and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides landing options dependent on prevailing wind conditions, with the relatively modest runway length requiring careful performance planning. Pilots should exercise standard high-latitude approach protocols, accounting for potential rapid weather shifts and terrain-influenced wind dynamics.

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.

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.