Keflavik International Airport is a large airport serving Reykjavík, Iceland. Its IATA code is KEF and its ICAO code is BIKF. The airport lies at an elevation of 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 10,056 ft (3,065 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KEF
- ICAO code
- BIKF
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 171 ft (52 m)
- Coordinates
- 63.9850, -22.6056
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,020 ft · 3,054 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10/28 | 10,056 ft · 3,065 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Keflavik International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 36 km · 22 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 232 km · 144 mi |
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 284 km · 176 mi |
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 356 km · 221 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 359 km · 223 mi |
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 414 km · 257 mi |
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 416 km · 258 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 421 km · 262 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KEF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,895 | 1,178 | 1,023 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,242 | 1,393 | 1,210 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,401 | 1,492 | 1,297 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,113 | 2,556 | 2,221 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,163 | 2,587 | 2,248 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,328 | 3,311 | 2,877 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,919 | 4,299 | 3,736 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,926 | 4,304 | 3,740 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,415 | 4,607 | 4,004 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,629 | 4,741 | 4,120 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,902 | 4,910 | 4,267 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,839 | 5,492 | 4,773 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,940 | 6,176 | 5,367 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,950 | 6,804 | 5,912 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,553 | 7,179 | 6,238 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,648 | 10,344 | 8,989 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | AIR GND | 131.900 |
| APP | APP | 119.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.300 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.300 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 129.000 |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 125.000 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Keflavik International Airport?
The IATA code of Keflavik International Airport is KEF and its ICAO code is BIKF.
Where is Keflavik International Airport located?
Keflavik International Airport is in Reykjavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland, at 63.9850, -22.6056.
What time zone is Keflavik International Airport in?
Keflavik International 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 Keflavik International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 10,056 ft (3,065 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Keflavik International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 36 km (22 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.