Keflavik International Airport
Overview
Keflavik International Airport is a large airport serving the Reykjavík region, at a field elevation of 171 ft (52 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 07:37Z
- Sunset 19:02Z
- 11h 25m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR workable — brief alternates and expect delays.
IFR workable — brief alternates and expect delays.
- Runway wind: 18 kt gusting 28 kt — expect significant crosswind and gust-factor additive
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR BIKF 010330Z 02018G28KT 9999 -RA FEW014 BKN043 OVC130 11/06 Q0970
TAF BIKF 010101Z 0103/0203 02022G32KT 9999 -RA SCT020 BKN030 TX10/0114Z TN08/0203Z BECMG 0107/0109 21015G25KT BKN012 OVC025 TEMPO 0109/0203 3000 -RADZ BR OVC006
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 10 needs careful planning — limiting conditions reported.
- Crosswind — 18 kt from the left, 28 kt in gusts
- Headwind — 3 kt headwind component on 10
- Runway — 10,056 ft available × 197 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 1,178 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — BECMG 0107/0109 21015G25KT BKN012 OVC025 · TEMPO 0109/0203 3000 -RADZ BR OVC006
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
4,300 ft ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 10.
- TEMPOTemporarily 09:00Z–03:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 10 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 600 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0109/0203 3000 -RADZ BR OVC006 - BECMGBecoming 07:00Z–09:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
BECMG 0107/0109 21015G25KT BKN012 OVC025
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Reykjavík Domestic Airport (BIRK/RKV)20 nm ENE · Reykjavík · 48 ft elev
- Heiði - Fisfélag (IS-0005)25 nm ENE · Reykjavík · 450 ft elev
- Tungubakkar Airport (BIMS)26 nm ENE · Tungubakkar · 5 ft elev
- Sandskeið Airport (BISS)27 nm E · Sandskeið · 600 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
via public aviation sourcesExecutive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,056 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 01/19 | 10,020 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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