Reykjavík Domestic Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Reykjavík, Iceland. Its IATA code is RKV and its ICAO code is BIRK. The airport lies at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 5,138 ft (1,566 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RKV
- ICAO code
- BIRK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 48 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.1287, -21.9376
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,138 ft · 1,566 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,035 ft · 1,230 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Reykjavík Domestic Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 36 km · 22 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 222 km · 138 mi |
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 249 km · 155 mi |
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 324 km · 201 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 325 km · 202 mi |
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 378 km · 235 mi |
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 380 km · 236 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 386 km · 240 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RKV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,879 | 1,168 | 1,015 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,225 | 1,383 | 1,201 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,379 | 1,478 | 1,285 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,085 | 2,538 | 2,206 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,199 | 2,609 | 2,267 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,362 | 3,332 | 2,895 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,887 | 4,279 | 3,718 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,951 | 4,319 | 3,753 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,448 | 4,628 | 4,022 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,593 | 4,718 | 4,100 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,871 | 4,891 | 4,250 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,815 | 5,478 | 4,760 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,967 | 6,193 | 5,382 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,938 | 6,797 | 5,906 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,517 | 7,157 | 6,219 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,626 | 10,331 | 8,977 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| RDO | RDO | 126.550 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Reykjavík Domestic Airport?
The IATA code of Reykjavík Domestic Airport is RKV and its ICAO code is BIRK.
Where is Reykjavík Domestic Airport located?
Reykjavík Domestic Airport is in Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland, at 64.1287, -21.9376.
What time zone is Reykjavík Domestic Airport in?
Reykjavík Domestic 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 Reykjavík Domestic Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 5,138 ft (1,566 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Reykjavík Domestic Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 36 km (22 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.