Reykjavik Airport (BIRK)

Reykjavik, Iceland · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

BIRK

IATA

RKV

City

Reykjavik

Country

Iceland

Region

Europe

Elevation

48 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

64.1300, -21.9406

Overview

Downtown Reykjavik airport for domestic flights. Unique subarctic training environment.

Current Weather at BIRK

Pilots flying into or out of Reykjavik 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Reykjavik Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for BIRK. 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 BIRK. 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 Reykjavik Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Reykjavik Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like BIRK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Reykjavik.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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