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Reykjavik
Reykjavik (BIRK/RKV) serves Reykjavik, Iceland. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (01/19, 06/24). Field elevation is 48 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: BIRK
- Name: Reykjavik
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 64.129997
- Longitude: -21.940599
- Elevation: 48 ft
- Country: Iceland
- Municipality: Reykjavik
- IATA Code: RKV
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Distance from City: 1.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 5141 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 3150 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 4035 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.100 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: ISK 18,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: ISK 9,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ISK
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at BIRK.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at BIRK.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Reykjavik domestic. City airport. Schengen.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: City center airport. Short runway. Turboprops and small jets. GA hub.
Alternates
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Iceland Permit Requirements
Fast
Overflight: 1d
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 24 hours before departure
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights also require overflight/landing permits unless exempted as EU/EEA registered. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at BIRK?
- The tower frequency at Reykjavik is 118 MHz.
- What fuel is available at BIRK?
- Reykjavik offers Jet A-1.
- Does BIRK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Reykjavik (Iceland).