Bildudalur Airport (BIBD)
Medium airport · Bildudalur, Westfjords, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Bildudalur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIBD |
| IATA | BIU |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°38'29" W 23°32'46" 65.64130, -23.54620 |
| Location | Bildudalur, Westfjords, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,084 ft (940 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bildudalur Airport at a glance
Bildudalur Airport is a medium airport in Bildudalur, Westfjords, Iceland, known to airline systems as BIU. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIBD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 3,084 ft (940 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIBD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bildudalur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ísafjörður Airport | BIIS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | BIRK | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Keflavik International Airport | BIKF | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Siglufjörður Airport | BISI | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bildudalur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Bildudalur Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 13 airports and airfields we list for Iceland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bildudalur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bildudalur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bildudalur Airport is BIBD, and its IATA code is BIU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bildudalur Airport above sea level?
Bildudalur Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bildudalur Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.6413, -23.5462 — in Bildudalur, Westfjords, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ísafjörður Airport, about 50 km away.
Does BIBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIBD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bildudalur Airport?
Bildudalur Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,084 ft (940 m) with a ASP surface.