Ísafjörður Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Ísafjörður, Iceland. Its IATA code is IFJ and its ICAO code is BIIS. The airport lies at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 4,593 ft (1,400 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IFJ
- ICAO code
- BIIS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 8 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- 66.0581, -23.1353
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,593 ft · 1,400 m | 139 ft · 42 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ísafjörður Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 222 km · 138 mi |
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 232 km · 144 mi |
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 234 km · 145 mi |
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 235 km · 146 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 351 km · 218 mi |
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 378 km · 235 mi |
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 409 km · 254 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 418 km · 260 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IFJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 2,059 | 1,279 | 1,112 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,402 | 1,493 | 1,297 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,529 | 1,572 | 1,366 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,192 | 2,605 | 2,263 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,199 | 2,609 | 2,267 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,342 | 3,320 | 2,885 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,822 | 4,239 | 3,684 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,941 | 4,313 | 3,748 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,406 | 4,602 | 3,999 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,568 | 4,703 | 4,087 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,719 | 4,797 | 4,168 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,622 | 5,357 | 4,656 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,145 | 6,304 | 5,478 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,130 | 6,916 | 6,010 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,443 | 7,110 | 6,179 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,425 | 10,206 | 8,869 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | REYKJAVIK ACC | 119.700 |
| AFIS | INFO | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ísafjörður Airport?
The IATA code of Ísafjörður Airport is IFJ and its ICAO code is BIIS.
Where is Ísafjörður Airport located?
Ísafjörður Airport is in Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland, at 66.0581, -23.1353.
What time zone is Ísafjörður Airport in?
Ísafjörður 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 Ísafjörður Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 4,593 ft (1,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ísafjörður Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 222 km (138 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.