Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV): Codes, Runways & Location
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (IATA: RKV · ICAO: BIRK) is a medium-sized airport serving Reykjavík, Iceland. It lies at 64.1287° N, 21.9376° W, 48 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Reykjavík Domestic Airport
Reykjavík Domestic Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Reykjavík in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code RKV and the ICAO code BIRK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Reykjavík Domestic Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1566 m (5138 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 48 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Keflavik International Airport (KEF) 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 ≈ 1,566 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Reykjavík Domestic Airport
Where is Reykjavík Domestic Airport located?
Reykjavík Domestic Airport is located in Reykjavík, Iceland. Its coordinates are 64.1287° N, 21.9376° W.
What is the airport code for Reykjavík Domestic Airport?
Reykjavík Domestic Airport has an IATA code of RKV and an ICAO code of BIRK.
How long is the runway at Reykjavík Domestic Airport?
Reykjavík Domestic Airport's longest runway is about 1566 m (5138 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Reykjavík Domestic Airport have?
Reykjavík Domestic Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Reykjavík Domestic Airport a major airport?
Reykjavík Domestic Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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