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Þórshöfn Airport

IATA THOICAO BITN🇮🇸 Þórshöfn
Coordinates
66.2185°N, 15.3347°W
Elevation
65 ft (20 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-6
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
8.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 38m 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 Þórshöfn Airport

Þórshöfn Airport is an airport located in Þórshöfn, a village in northeast Iceland. It is also referred to as Thorshofn Airport in many English-language sources.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

BITN

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,937 ft / 1,200 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCREYKJAVIK ACC119.700 MHz
AFISINFO118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
BID24Special useDangerGND2000 ft MSL

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: N (from about 0°), on 10% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan55%-1,383 ft
Feb47%-1,339 ft
Mar49%-1,347 ft
Apr48%-1,484 ft
May56%-845 ft
Jun49%-457 ft
Jul52%-136 ft
Aug56%-137 ft
Sep60%-467 ft
Oct39%-997 ft
Nov44%-1,331 ft
Dec52%-1,758 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,758-136 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Þórshöfn Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Þórshöfn Airport?

The ICAO code for Þórshöfn Airport is BITN, and its IATA code is THO.

Where is Þórshöfn Airport located?

Þórshöfn Airport is small airport located in Þórshöfn, Iceland, at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Þórshöfn Airport have?

Þórshöfn Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Þórshöfn Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Þórshöfn Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Þórshöfn Airport is approximately 8.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Þórshöfn Airport?

The nearest airport to Þórshöfn Airport is Raufarhöfn Airport (RFN), about 18 nm to the nw, followed by Kópasker Airport and Vopnafjörður Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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