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Reykjavik (BIRK/RKV) — Reykjavik, Iceland
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 07:00–23:00 UTC
- Customs
- 07:00–23:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.000
- Runways
- 01/19, 13/31, 06/24
- Community check
- 20 days ago
- Elevation
- 48 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Checked by the community —
1 field confirmation,
last one 20 days ago.
88%
Data Complete
46 of 52 points
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
1/4
Frequencies
4/4
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
2026-10-072026-10-17
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: 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: BIRD
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Distance from City: 2.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 01: 263 ft. Transition altitude 7000 ft. WARNING: IFR=1 but approach_types missing from sources — verify from AIP Iceland
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 31: 213 ft. WARNING: IFR=1 but approach_types missing from sources — verify from AIP Iceland
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: PERMANENTLY CLOSED since 2019. Do not include in active runway count.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 126.550 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.000 MHz
- ATIS: 128.100 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
07:00
–
23:00
Tuesday
07:00
–
23:00
Wednesday
07:00
–
23:00
Thursday
07:00
–
23:00
Friday
07:00
–
23:00
Saturday
07:00
–
23:00
Sunday
07:00
–
23:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00, Sat-Sun/holidays 08:00-23:00 (UTC = local, Iceland has no DST). Landings outside operating hours available on request. Closed: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day. Christmas Eve & NYE: 07:00-16:00.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +354 424 4000
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +354 551 1022
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.reykjavikfbo.is
- Remarks: Reykjavik FBO by Iceland Aero Agents (IAA). After-hours: +354 842 2077. Email: [email protected]. FBO frequency: 132.900. Address: Nautholsvegur 60, 102 Reykjavik. AFTN: BIRKXHAR
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +354 424 4000
- Remarks: No slot coordination or PPR required. Contacts — Isavia BIRK ops: +354 424 4000, [email protected]; FBO (IAA): +354 551 1022, after-hours +354 842 2077, [email protected], freq 132.900 MHz.
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 23:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours. Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00, Sat-Sun/holidays 08:00-23:00 (all UTC, Iceland has no DST). Airport of entry. Custom fee approx 15 EUR. Weekend/holiday hours differ from weekday.
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: Isavia airport charges apply (published annually, valid from April 1st). Handling mandatory via Reykjavik FBO (IAA). User-reported fees for SR22-class (2023): handling ~200 EUR, parking overnight ~24 EUR. Official Isavia fee schedule at innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/innanlandsflugvellir/our-operations/airport-charges
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Shell supplier. Refueling hours Mon-Fri 06:30-18:30, Sat-Sun 07:30-19:30 UTC. Outside hours available on request at additional cost. Last known price ~0.90 EUR/L (Jan 2026, verify current rate).
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Fuel pump on apron 1, near RWY 31 intersection A. Credit card at pump. Pump stops at ~205 EUR, requires card reswipe. Last known price ~3.07 EUR/L (Jan 2026, verify current rate).
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. Iceland is Schengen Area. GENDEC required for all international flights (ICAO standard).
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 23:30
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: NO DEPARTURES 23:30-07:00 UTC. Noise restrictions apply. Airport closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day. Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve: 07:00-16:00 UTC only.
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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
A1200/26
caution
Obstacle erected
MOBILE CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 50 REYKJAVIK
HEIGHT 122 FT MSL.
BOOM LENGTH 27 M.
OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
COORDINATES: 640754N -215555W
2026-10-26 14:30 UTC
2027-01-24 00:00 UTC
A1201/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT SKULAGATA 26 REYKJAVIK
HEIGHT 230 FT MSL.
BOOM LENGTH 40 M
OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
COORDINATES: 640844.37N 0215511.30W
2026-10-26 14:30 UTC
2027-01-24 00:00 UTC
A1178/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK
HEIGHT 140 FT MSL.
BOOM LENGTH 40 M.
OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
COORDINATES: 640745N 215543W
2026-10-16 09:00 UTC
2027-01-09 23:00 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of BIRK?
- Reykjavik operates from 07:00 to 23:00.
- What is the tower frequency at BIRK?
- The tower frequency at Reykjavik is 118.000 MHz.
- What fuel is available at BIRK?
- Reykjavik offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does BIRK 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 BIRK?
- Yes, customs at Reykjavik is available from 07:00 to 23:00.
- Where is BIRK located?
- Reykjavik (BIRK) is located in Reykjavik, Iceland.
- What is the IATA code for BIRK?
- The IATA code for Reykjavik is RKV.
- Is BIRK a port of entry?
- Yes, Reykjavik is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.