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Keflavik (BIKF/KEF) — Keflavik, Iceland
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.300
- Runways
- 01/19, 10/28
- Elevation
- 171 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 17
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-10-062026-10-17
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: BIKF
- Name: Keflavik
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 63.985001
- Longitude: -22.6056
- Elevation: 171 ft
- Country: Iceland
- Municipality: Keflavik
- IATA Code: KEF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: BIRD
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 10020 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 73/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI 3.0° both ends, TDZ RWY 19, CAT I approach lights RWY 01, CAT II approach lights RWY 19
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 01 (IKN 111.3), ILS CAT II RWY 19 (IKO 110.3), VORTAC KEF 112.8, NDB KF 392 kHz
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, ILS CAT II, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Noise preferential runway. RWY 01/19 preferred if tailwind <5 kt. Right-hand traffic pattern RWY 19. TORA/ASDA/LDA 3054m, TODA 3204m
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 10056 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 80/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI 3.0° both ends, TDZ RWY 10, CAT II approach lights RWY 10, CAT I approach lights RWY 28
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II RWY 10 (IKF 109.5), ILS CAT I RWY 28 (IKW 108.5), VORTAC KEF 112.8, NDB KF 392 kHz
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: No touch-and-go 22:00-07:00 UTC. Right-hand traffic pattern RWY 10. TORA/ASDA/LDA 3065m, TODA 3325-3365m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 121.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.300 MHz
- ATIS: 128.300 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Keflavik operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations including ATC, AIS briefing, MET, fuel, handling, security. Admin office hours Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 UTC. VFR traffic pattern altitude 1200 ft MSL, overhead/break 1700 ft. Transition altitude 7000 ft MSL. CTR Class D SFC-3000 ft. De-icing available on request. Chemicals: KFOR, NAFO, and sand for movement areas. Foaming of runways NOT available.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +354 4244059
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +354 4256000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.kefairport.com
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]. Handling: Airport Associates +354 4200700 ([email protected]), SouthAir Iceland +354 4255520 ([email protected]), Iceland Jet Center +354 4250933 ([email protected]), Iceland Aero Agents +354 5511022 ([email protected]). MET briefing: +354 5226000
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: IATA Level 3 fully coordinated. Slot requests via [email protected]. Office hours Mon-Fri, winter 08:00-14:00 UTC, summer 07:00-13:00 UTC. Private/trainer aircraft must register in Airports Operational Database (Veovo) via handling agent
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 customs and immigration. Health/sanitation available H24 on request. Iceland is in Schengen (via EEA). No international transit area — all passengers from non-Schengen origins must clear passport control even if connecting. No US pre-clearance. BIKF is one of four Icelandic airports where first landing/final departure must be made for customs clearance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based ISK per tonne MTOW (Isavia tariff, effective May 2025)
- Parking Fee: 0.50 EUR per tonne per 24h after first 6 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ISK
- Remarks: IATA Level 3 fully coordinated. Handling mandatory via Airport Associates, SouthAir, Iceland Jet Center, or Iceland Aero Agents. ARFF CAT VIII (05:00-19:00 UTC), CAT VII (19:00-05:00 UTC). Boarding bridges unavailable with winds 50+ kt
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 1.25
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: H24 availability. Hydrant system 3500 L/min, refuellers up to 2000 L/min. Oil: Aeroshell 15W50 multigrade. Price confirmed Jan 2026 via aviation-fuel-prices.com
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available per AirportGuide. Contact SouthAir Iceland for pricing: +354 425 5520
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Iceland in Schengen via EEA). Separate terminal gates: A-gates (Schengen), D-gates (non-Schengen). Passport control required for non-Schengen destinations
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: 24h operation. No curfew. No noise restrictions (remote location). Two runways (01/19, 10/28). Weather (wind, volcanic ash) can be significant operational factor. NATO base co-located.
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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.
Active NOTAMs
OTHER:SWBI0979/26
info
SWBI0979 BIKF 10271039
(SNOWTAM 0979
BIKF
10271039 01 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR WET/WET/WET
10271039 10 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR WET/WET/WET
)
2026-10-27 10:39 UTC
2026-10-27 18:39 UTC
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Explore History (3 milestones)Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at BIKF?
- The tower frequency at Keflavik is 118.300 MHz.
- What fuel is available at BIKF?
- Keflavik offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does BIKF require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights also require overflight/landing permits unless exempted as EU/EEA registered. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Iceland
- Is customs available at BIKF?
- Yes, customs at Keflavik is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does BIKF require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Keflavik.
- Where is BIKF located?
- Keflavik (BIKF) is located in Keflavik, Iceland.
- What is the IATA code for BIKF?
- The IATA code for Keflavik is KEF.
- Does BIKF have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Keflavik has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01/19, 10/28.
- Is BIKF a port of entry?
- Yes, Keflavik is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.