Keflavik International Airport (KEF): Codes, Runways & Location
Keflavik International Airport (IATA: KEF · ICAO: BIKF) is a large airport serving Reykjavík, Iceland. It lies at 63.9850° N, 22.6056° W, 171 ft (52 m) above sea level.
Overview of Keflavik International Airport
Keflavik International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Reykjavík in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code KEF and the ICAO code BIKF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Keflavik International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3065 m (10056 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 171 ft (52 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV) about 36 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,065 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Keflavik International Airport
Where is Keflavik International Airport located?
Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavík, Iceland. Its coordinates are 63.9850° N, 22.6056° W.
What is the airport code for Keflavik International Airport?
Keflavik International Airport has an IATA code of KEF and an ICAO code of BIKF.
How long is the runway at Keflavik International Airport?
Keflavik International Airport's longest runway is about 3065 m (10056 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Keflavik International Airport have?
Keflavik International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Keflavik International Airport a major airport?
Keflavik International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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