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Skaftafell Airport

ICAO IS-0003🇮🇸 Öræfi
Coordinates
63.9995°N, 16.9412°W
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-8
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
8.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
03:24
Sunset
23:05

About 19h 41m 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 Skaftafell Airport

Skaftafell Airport is a small airport in Öræfi, Iceland. It sits at an elevation of 249 ft (76 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 3,345 ft / 1,020 m. It observes Atlantic/Reykjavik local time. The nearest airport is Fagurhólsmýri Airport (FAG), about 10.9 nm to the se.

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

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,345 ft / 1,020 m82 ftGravelUnlitOpen
15 / 332,003 ft / 611 m66 ftGravelUnlitOpen

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 Skaftafell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Skaftafell Airport located?

Skaftafell Airport is small airport located in Öræfi, Iceland, at an elevation of 249 ft (76 m).

How many runways does Skaftafell Airport have?

Skaftafell Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,345 ft / 1,020 m.

What time zone is Skaftafell Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Skaftafell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Skaftafell Airport is approximately 8.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Skaftafell Airport?

The nearest airport to Skaftafell Airport is Fagurhólsmýri Airport (FAG), about 10.9 nm to the se, followed by Steinasandur Airport and Svínafell Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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