Aeronautical current weather observation and short-term forecast for pilots, flight preparation with the METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report : current weather report), and TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast: short-term weather forecast message for aviation). And other resources like VAC (Visual Approach Chart) and NOTAM (Notice To Airman) to prepare a flights.
METAR, TAF, VAC, NOTAM Keflavik airport (Islande) / OACI BIKF/ IATA KEF
Keflavik airport is located close to Reykjavík, Ytri-Njarðvík at 2.9 km, Keflavik at 3.1 km, Njardvik at 4.5 km, Sandgerdi at 7.6 km, Grindavik at 18 km, Suðurnes at 19 km, Alftanes at 31 km, Hvaleyri at 31 km, Hafnarfjordur at 34 km, Seltjarnarnes at 35 km,
Altitude for Keflavik airport
52 m = 171 ft
Around Keflavik airport
- for Reykjavik airport (BIRK) METAR & TAF at 36 km↑
- for Mosfellssveit airport (BIMS) at 49 km↑
- for Sandskeid airport (BISS) at 51 km↑
- for Selfoss airport (BISF) at 77 km↑
- for Kaldármelar airport (BIKA) at 90 km↑
Runways for Keflavik airport
- Runway 10/28 : 3065 m = 10056 ft
- Runway 01/19 : 3054 m = 10020 ft
Current weather for for Keflavik airport - BIKF
General weather 5 days forecast is available for Ytri-Njarðvík at 2.9 km, Keflavik at 3.1 km, Njardvik at 4.5 km, Sandgerdi at 7.6 km, Grindavik at 18 km, Suðurnes at 19 km, Alftanes at 31 km, Hvaleyri at 31 km, Hafnarfjordur at 34 km, Seltjarnarnes at 35 km,
METAR for Keflavik airport - BIKF
BIKF 081600Z 17013KT 9999 FEW009 BKN013 BKN022 11/09 Q1011
Decoded METAR for Keflavik Airport (Islande)
METAR issued by BIKF on Saturday 8th of August 2020 at 16:00 UTC, Warning : this METAR is out of date, issued 3 days and 18 hours and 8 minutes ago.
Visibility is more than 10 km = more than 6.2 sm.
Temperature is 11°C = 52 °F and dew point is 9°C = 48 °F . This correspond to 87% relative humidity.
QNH is 1011 hPa = 29.85 inHg
Wind speed is 13 kt = 24 km/h, direction is 170°.
Clouds : Few clouds at 900 ft = 270 m. Broken at 1300 ft = 400 m. Broken at 2200 ft = 670 m.
TAF for Keflavik airport - BIKF
BIKF 081602Z 0818/0918 20008KT 9999 SCT012 BKN018 TN10/0821Z TX12/0909Z BECMG 0822/0900 14015KT 2000 RADZ OVC005 TEMPO 0901/0912 14020G30KT 0900 DZ BR VV002 BECMG 0912/0914 9999 -RA BKN012 OVC022
Decoded TAF for Keflavik Airport (Islande)
TAF issued by BIKF on Saturday 8th of August 2020 at 16:02 UTC Warning : this TAF is out of date, issued 3 days and 18 hours and 6 minutes ago.
from samedi 8 août 2020 à 18:00 heure TU to dimanche 9 août 2020 à 22:00 heure TU
Wind speed is 8 kt = 15 km/h, direction is 200°.
Visibility is more than 10 km = more than 6.2 sm.
scattered clouds at 1200 ft=370 meters. broken at 1800 ft=550 meters.
becoming from dimanche 9 août 2020 à 00:00 heure TU to dimanche 9 août 2020 à 12:00 heure TU
Wind speed is 15 kt = 28 km/h, direction is 140°.
Visibility is 2 km = 1.2 sm.
overcast at 500 ft=150 meters.
temporarily from dimanche 9 août 2020 à 01:00 heure TU to dimanche 9 août 2020 à 12:00 heure TU
Wind speed is 20 kt = 37 km/h with gusts at 30 kt = 56 km/h, direction is 140°.
Visibility is 0.9 km = 0.6 sm.
VV 200 ft=60 meters.
becoming from dimanche 9 août 2020 à 14:00 heure TU to dimanche 9 août 2020 à 18:00 heure TU
Visibility is more than 10 km = more than 6.2 sm.
broken at 1200 ft=370 meters. overcast at 2200 ft=670 meters.
VAC for Keflavik Airport - BIKF
The Visual Approach Chart (VAC Visual Approach Chart) is provided without any guarantee of its timeliness. The pilot is the only person responsible for the verification of its validity before using it operationally to prepare a flight or to use it during its navigation.
NOTAM for Keflavik Airport
NOTAMs are provided without any guarantee of their topicality. The pilot is the only person responsible for the verification of its validity before using it operationally to prepare a flight or to use it during its navigation.
NOTAM Taxiway(s) (from Monday 10th of August 2020 at 08:30 to Monday 24th of August 2020 at 23:59)
A0407/20 NOTAMR A0298/20nQ) BIRD/QMXXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/635906N0223620WnA) BIKF B) 2008100830 C) 2008232359nE) WIP ON D-1, G-1, G2, H-1, H-2, S-3, S-4, AND HOT CARGO APRON.nTWY S-3 AND D-1 IS CLOSED EAST HALF OF HOT CARGO APRON CLOSED.nOPEN TRENCH WEST AND SOUTH SIDES OF HOT CARGO APRON. nSUP 006/20 IS NOT ACTIVE.nREF: BIKF AD 2.8.2. BIKF AD 2.24.1.2-1. BIKF SUP 006/20nCREATED: 07 Aug 2020 16:08:00 nSOURCE: BIRKYNYX
NOTAM Aerodrome beacon (from Friday 31st of July 2020 at 09:45 to Tuesday 1st of September 2020 at 23:59)
A0381/20 NOTAMR A0355/20nQ) BIRD/QLBAS/V/M/A/000/999/6359N02236W005nA) BIKF B) 2007310945 C) 2008312359nE) ABN/IBN UNSERVICEABLE.nREF AIP BIKF AD 2.15.nCREATED: 31 Jul 2020 09:46:00 nSOURCE: BIRKYNYX
NOTAM TACAN (from Wednesday 22nd of July 2020 at 13:26 to Tuesday 1st of September 2020 at 23:59)
A0366/20 NOTAMR A0271/20nQ) BIRD/QNNAS/IV/BO/E/000/999/6358N02236W025nA) BIKF B) 2007221326 C) 2008312359nE) TACAN KFV CH 75X UNSERVICEABLE. nREF AIP:BIKF AD 2.19nCREATED: 22 Jul 2020 13:28:00 nSOURCE: BIRKYNYX
NOTAM Aircraft stands (from Tuesday 9th of June 2020 at 12:00 to Thursday 10th of September 2020 at 23:00)
A0218/20 NOTAMNnQ) BIRD/QMPXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/6359N02236W001nA) BIKF B) 2006091200 C) 2009092300nE) THE USE OF APU IS PERMITTED ON ALL STANDS DURING AN AC nTURNAROUND IF NEEDED FOR MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT AIRFLOW.nREF: BIKF AD 2.20.6nCREATED: 09 Jun 2020 10:10:00 nSOURCE: BIRKYNYX
Data sources
- NOTAM : ICAO (www.icao.int)
- METAR et TAF : AVWX (avwx.rest)
- Cartes VAC France : Service de l'Information Aéronautique de la DGAC (www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr)
- Aerial map : Google Maps (www.google.com), Microsoft Bing (www.microsoft.com) ou OpenStreetMap (www.openstreetmap.org)