Vopnafjörður Airport (BIVO)
Medium airport · Vopnafjörður, Eastern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Vopnafjörður Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIVO |
| IATA | VPN |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°43'14" W 14°51'2" 65.72060, -14.85060 |
| Location | Vopnafjörður, Eastern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,904 ft (885 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Vopnafjörður Airport at a glance
Vopnafjörður Airport is a medium airport in Vopnafjörður, Eastern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as VPN. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIVO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 2,904 ft (885 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIVO 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 Vopnafjörður Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egilsstaðir Airport | BIEG | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Mývatn Airport | BIRL | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Húsavík Airport | BIHU | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Hornafjörður Airport | BIHN | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vopnafjörður Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Vopnafjörður 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 Vopnafjörður Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vopnafjörður Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vopnafjörður Airport is BIVO, and its IATA code is VPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vopnafjörður Airport above sea level?
Vopnafjörður Airport sits at an elevation of 16 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 Vopnafjörður Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.7206, -14.8506 — in Vopnafjörður, Eastern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Egilsstaðir Airport, about 53 km away.
Does BIVO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIVO 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 Vopnafjörður Airport?
Vopnafjörður Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 2,904 ft (885 m) with a ASP surface.