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Small airport

Thorisos Airport

ICAO BITO🇮🇸 Thorisos
Coordinates
64.3544°N, 18.8365°W
Elevation
1,840 ft (561 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-8
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:53
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:46
Civil dusk
21:42

About 14h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Thorisos Airport

Thorisos Airport is a small airport in Thorisos, Iceland (ICAO BITO). It sits at an elevation of 1,840 ft (561 m). It observes Atlantic/Reykjavik local time. The nearest airport is Skálavatn Airport (BISV), about 14.4 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

BITO
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NOTAMs

BITO

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Iceland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thorisos Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Thorisos Airport?

The ICAO code for Thorisos Airport is BITO.

Where is Thorisos Airport located?

Thorisos Airport is small airport located in Thorisos, Iceland, at an elevation of 1,840 ft (561 m).

What time zone is Thorisos Airport in?

Thorisos Airport is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Thorisos Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thorisos Airport is approximately 9.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thorisos Airport?

The nearest airport to Thorisos Airport is Skálavatn Airport (BISV), about 14.4 nm to the s, followed by Sprengisandur Airport and Kerlingafjöll Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Thorisos Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.