Þórshöfn Airport is a small airport serving Þórshöfn, Iceland. Its IATA code is THO and its ICAO code is BITN. The airport lies at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- THO
- ICAO code
- BITN
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 65 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- 66.2185, -15.3347
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft · 1,200 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Þórshöfn Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 60 km · 37 mi |
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 112 km · 70 mi |
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 125 km · 78 mi |
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 139 km · 86 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 214 km · 133 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 351 km · 218 mi |
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 386 km · 240 mi |
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 421 km · 262 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from THO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,839 | 1,143 | 993 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,172 | 1,350 | 1,173 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,253 | 1,400 | 1,216 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,867 | 2,403 | 2,088 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,545 | 2,824 | 2,454 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,692 | 3,537 | 3,074 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,592 | 4,096 | 3,559 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,138 | 4,436 | 3,854 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,229 | 4,492 | 3,903 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,504 | 4,663 | 4,052 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,757 | 4,820 | 4,188 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,500 | 5,282 | 4,590 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,308 | 6,405 | 5,566 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,908 | 6,778 | 5,890 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,134 | 6,918 | 6,012 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,318 | 10,140 | 8,811 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | REYKJAVIK ACC | 119.700 |
| AFIS | INFO | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Þórshöfn Airport?
The IATA code of Þórshöfn Airport is THO and its ICAO code is BITN.
Where is Þórshöfn Airport located?
Þórshöfn Airport is in Þórshöfn, Northeastern Region, Iceland, at 66.2185, -15.3347.
What time zone is Þórshöfn Airport in?
Þórshöfn 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 Þórshöfn Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Þórshöfn Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN), about 60 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.