Siglufjörður Airport (BISI)
Medium airport · Siglufjörður, Northeastern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Siglufjörður Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BISI |
| IATA | SIJ |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°8'16" W 18°54'29" 66.13785, -18.90816 |
| Location | Siglufjörður, Northeastern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,556 ft (1084 m) | 78 ft | ASP | No |
Siglufjörður Airport at a glance
Siglufjörður Airport is a medium airport in Siglufjörður, Northeastern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as SIJ. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BISI 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, 06/24, offers 3,556 ft (1084 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BISI 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 Siglufjörður Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grímsey Airport | BIGR | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Húsavík Airport | BIHU | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Mývatn Airport | BIRL | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Vopnafjörður Airport | BIVO | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Siglufjörður Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður Airport
What is the ICAO code of Siglufjörður Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Siglufjörður Airport is BISI, and its IATA code is SIJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Siglufjörður Airport above sea level?
Siglufjörður Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Siglufjörður Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.1378, -18.9082 — in Siglufjörður, Northeastern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grímsey Airport, about 60 km away.
Does BISI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BISI 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 Siglufjörður Airport?
Siglufjörður Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,556 ft (1084 m) with a ASP surface.