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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR BIRK 180300Z VRB03KT 9999 BKN010 10/08 Q1027Current TAF
TAF BIRK 180136Z 1803/1903 27005KT 9999 OVC011 TX12/1813Z TN09/1806Z PROB40 TEMPO 1803/1811 4000 -DZ BR OVC005 BECMG 1811/1813 3000 -DZ BR OVC005 TEMPO 1815/1903 0700 DZ FG OVC002Decode METAR for BIRK
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Flight Training Available
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