Mývatn Airport (MVA): Codes, Runways & Location
Mývatn Airport (IATA: MVA · ICAO: BIRL) is a medium-sized airport serving Myvatn, Iceland. It lies at 65.6558° N, 16.9181° W, 1030 ft (314 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mývatn Airport
Mývatn Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Myvatn in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code MVA and the ICAO code BIRL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mývatn Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1055 m (3461 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1030 ft (314 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Húsavík Airport (HZK) about 40 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 ≈ 1,055 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Mývatn Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mývatn Airport
Where is Mývatn Airport located?
Mývatn Airport is located in Myvatn, Iceland. Its coordinates are 65.6558° N, 16.9181° W.
What is the airport code for Mývatn Airport?
Mývatn Airport has an IATA code of MVA and an ICAO code of BIRL.
How long is the runway at Mývatn Airport?
Mývatn Airport's longest runway is about 1055 m (3461 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Mývatn Airport have?
Mývatn Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mývatn Airport a major airport?
Mývatn Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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