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Reykjavík Domestic Airport

IATA RKVICAO BIRK🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Coordinates
64.1287°N, 21.9376°W
Elevation
48 ft (15 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IS-1
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
11.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
03:42
Sunset
23:27

About 19h 45m 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 Reykjavík Domestic Airport

Reykjavík Domestic Airport

Reykjavík Airport is the main domestic airport serving Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. The airport is located about two kilometres from the city centre. It is the domestic hub of Icelandair flights and has two runways. Reykjavík Airport is owned and operated by the state enterprise Isavia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

BIRK

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.

Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19▸ displaced5,138 ft / 1,566 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 31▸ displaced4,035 ft / 1,230 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 24▸ displaced3,116 ft / 950 m98 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP119.000 MHz
ATISATIS128.100 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
RDORDO126.550 MHz
TWRTWR118.000 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FAXI TMAClass CTMA3000 ft MSLFL245
FAXI TMAClass CTMA2000 ft MSL3000 ft MSL
FAXI TMAClass DTMA1000 ft MSL3000 ft MSL
REYKJAVIK CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle108 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Reykjavík Domestic Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Reykjavík Domestic Airport?

The ICAO code for Reykjavík Domestic Airport is BIRK, and its IATA code is RKV.

Where is Reykjavík Domestic Airport located?

Reykjavík Domestic Airport is medium airport located in Reykjavík, Iceland, at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Reykjavík Domestic Airport have?

Reykjavík Domestic Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 5,138 ft / 1,566 m.

Which airlines fly to Reykjavík Domestic Airport?

Airlines historically serving Reykjavík Domestic Airport include Air Iceland (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Reykjavík Domestic Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Reykjavík Domestic Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Reykjavík Domestic Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Reykjavík Domestic Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Reykjavík Domestic Airport is approximately 11.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Reykjavík Domestic Airport?

The nearest airport to Reykjavík Domestic Airport is Heiði - Fisfélag (IS-0005), about 6.2 nm to the e, followed by Tungubakkar Airport and Sandskeið Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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