Hornafjörður Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Höfn, Iceland. Its IATA code is HFN and its ICAO code is BIHN. The airport lies at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HFN
- ICAO code
- BIHN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.2956, -15.2272
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft · 1,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hornafjörður Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 117 km · 73 mi |
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 159 km · 99 mi |
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 202 km · 126 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 214 km · 133 mi |
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 281 km · 175 mi |
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 325 km · 202 mi |
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 359 km · 223 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 418 km · 260 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HFN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,663 | 1,033 | 898 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,002 | 1,244 | 1,081 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,113 | 1,313 | 1,141 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,781 | 2,349 | 2,041 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,522 | 2,810 | 2,441 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,687 | 3,534 | 3,071 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,563 | 4,078 | 3,544 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,239 | 4,498 | 3,909 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,279 | 4,523 | 3,930 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,670 | 4,766 | 4,141 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,772 | 4,830 | 4,197 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,699 | 5,405 | 4,697 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,123 | 6,290 | 5,466 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,738 | 6,672 | 5,798 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,228 | 6,977 | 6,063 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,515 | 10,262 | 8,918 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | REYKJAVIK CON | 119.700 |
| AFIS | INFO | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hornafjörður Airport?
The IATA code of Hornafjörður Airport is HFN and its ICAO code is BIHN.
Where is Hornafjörður Airport located?
Hornafjörður Airport is in Höfn, Southern Region, Iceland, at 64.2956, -15.2272.
What time zone is Hornafjörður Airport in?
Hornafjörður Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hornafjörður Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hornafjörður Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), about 117 km (73 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.