Keflavik International Airport (BIKF)
Reykjavik, Iceland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
BIKF
IATA
KEF
City
Reykjavik
Country
Iceland
Region
Europe
Elevation
171 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
63.9850, -22.6056
Overview
Icelandic gateway and Icelandair hub. Extreme North Atlantic weather with volcanic activity awareness.
Current Weather at BIKF
Pilots flying into or out of Keflavik International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR BIKF 011230Z 33004KT 260V010 9999 FEW025 BKN340 10/04 Q1013Wind 330° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 33
Current TAF
TAF BIKF 011032Z 0112/0212 33007KT 9999 SCT025 TX13/0115Z TN05/0203Z BECMG 0204/0206 12013KT PROB40 TEMPO 0207/0212 -SHRA BKN014 BECMG 0210/0212 11015G25KTRead any BIKF METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Keflavik International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for BIKF. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for BIKF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Reykjavik. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Keflavik International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Keflavik International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like BIKF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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