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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(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:53

About 14h 56m 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

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NOTAMs

BIRK

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 (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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 19% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan69%-1,141 ft
Feb69%-982 ft
Mar69%-1,122 ft
Apr71%-1,100 ft
May70%-780 ft
Jun66%-462 ft
Jul57%-186 ft
Aug70%-151 ft
Sep74%-367 ft
Oct76%-727 ft
Nov78%-943 ft
Dec73%-1,210 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,210-151 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
GARDACHURCH3 nm211°Compulsory
VIDEY3 nm047°Compulsory
VIFILSSTADIR3.1 nm155°Compulsory
GUFUNES3.3 nm066°Compulsory
GULLINBRU3.3 nm084°Compulsory
ALVERKSMIDJA5.6 nm204°Compulsory
VEGAMOT5.6 nm140°Compulsory
LANGAVATN6.4 nm096°Compulsory
TUNGUBAKKAR6.8 nm062°Compulsory
TANGI6.9 nm020°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

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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🇮🇸 More airports in Iceland📘 Flying in Iceland: a pilot's guide

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.