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Reykjavik Airport (BIRK / RKV)

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BIRK airport at a glance

ICAO code
BIRK
IATA code
RKV
City
Reykjavik
Region
Capital Region
Country
Iceland
Elevation
48 ft (15 m)
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC±0)
Coordinates
64.1300° N, 21.9406° W
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Weather & airport info BIRK

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 13:00 UTC
Wind
12 kt (22 km/h) from west-southwest (240°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
few clouds at 1,400 ft, scattered clouds at 4,200 ft
Temperature
8 °C (dew point 5 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,019 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR BIRK 031300Z 24012KT 9999 FEW014 SCT042 08/05 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 12:00–12:00 UTC
    22 kt (41 km/h) from south-southeast (160°), gusts up to 32 kt · visibility 8 km · Light drizzle · broken clouds at 800 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft
  • 03 Nov, 12:00–18:00 UTCbecoming
    15 kt (28 km/h) from west-southwest (240°) · visibility 10 km or more · Light drizzle · broken clouds at 2,400 ft
  • 03 Nov, 18:00–12:00 UTCbecoming
    6 kt (11 km/h) from south (180°) · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain showers · broken clouds at 2,400 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF BIRK 031032Z 0312/0412 16022G32KT 8000 -DZ BKN008 OVC015 TX09/0312Z TN04/0402Z BECMG 0312/0314 24015KT 9999 BKN024 BECMG 0318/0320 18006KT -SHRA

Airport

Elevation
48 ft (15 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
09:16 / 17:06 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
01/191,566 m (5,138 ft)asphaltyes
13/311,230 m (4,035 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 128.1
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 118

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map BIRK

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for BIRK(5)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA1200/26· until 24 Jan, 00:00 UTC

    A mobile crane has been erected at Nautholsvegur 50 in Reykjavik. Its top is 122 feet above mean sea level and it is lit with obstacle lights.

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    MOBILE CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 50 REYKJAVIK HEIGHT 122 FT MSL. BOOM LENGTH 27 M. OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT COORDINATES: 640754N -215555W

    A1200/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BIRD/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/6408N02156W005
 A) BIRK B) 2610261430 C) 2701240000
 E) MOBILE CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 50 REYKJAVIK
 HEIGHT 122 FT MSL.
 BOOM LENGTH 27 M.
 OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
 COORDINATES: 640754N -215555W
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA1201/26· until 24 Jan, 00:00 UTC

    A construction crane has been erected at Skulagata 26 in Reykjavik. Its top is 230 feet above mean sea level and it is lit with obstacle lights.

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    CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT SKULAGATA 26 REYKJAVIK HEIGHT 230 FT MSL. BOOM LENGTH 40 M OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT COORDINATES: 640844.37N 0215511.30W

    A1201/26 NOTAMR A1130/26
 Q) BIRD/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/6408N02155W005
 A) BIRK B) 2610261430 C) 2701240000
 E) CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT SKULAGATA 26 REYKJAVIK
 HEIGHT 230 FT MSL.
 BOOM LENGTH 40 M
 OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
 COORDINATES: 640844.37N 0215511.30W
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA1178/26· until 09 Jan, 23:00 UTC

    A construction crane has been erected at Nautholsvegur 87 in Reykjavik. Its height is 140 ft above mean sea level and its boom length is 40 meters. The obstacle is lit with obstacle lighting.

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    CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK HEIGHT 140 FT MSL. BOOM LENGTH 40 M. OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT COORDINATES: 640745N 215543W

    A1178/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BIRD/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/6408N02156W005
 A) BIRK B) 2610160900 C) 2701092300
 E) CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK
 HEIGHT 140 FT MSL.
 BOOM LENGTH 40 M.
 OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
 COORDINATES: 640745N 215543W
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA1179/26· until 08 Jan, 23:00 UTC

    A construction crane has been erected at Nautholsvegur 87 in Reykjavik. Its top is 125 feet above sea level and it is lit with an obstacle light.

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    CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK HEIGHT 125 FT MSL. BOOM LENGTH 45 M. OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT COORDINATES: 640744N 215544W

    A1179/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BIRD/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/6408N02156W005
 A) BIRK B) 2610160900 C) 2701082300
 E) CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK
 HEIGHT 125 FT MSL.
 BOOM LENGTH 45 M.
 OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
 COORDINATES: 640744N 215544W
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA1180/26· until 08 Jan, 23:00 UTC

    A construction crane has been erected at Nautholsvegur 87 in Reykjavik. Its top is 110 feet above sea level and it is lit with an obstacle light.

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    CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK HEIGHT 110 FT MSL. BOOM LENGTH 28 M. OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT COORDINATES: 640743N 215541W

    A1180/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BIRD/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/6408N02156W005
 A) BIRK B) 2610160900 C) 2701082300
 E) CONSTRUCTION CRANE ERECTED AT NAUTHOLSVEGUR 87 REYKJAVIK
 HEIGHT 110 FT MSL.
 BOOM LENGTH 28 M.
 OBSTRUCTION IS LIT WITH OBS LGT
 COORDINATES: 640743N 215541W

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Reykjavik Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
162
Departures
159
Different jets
67

Most frequent origins: Akureyri Airport (27), Vestmannaeyjar Airport (7), Glasgow International Airport (4), Keflavik International Airport (3), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Akureyri Airport (41), Vestmannaeyjar Airport (8), Keflavik International Airport (4), Wick Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (170), Daher TBM 900–960 (17), Pilatus PC-24 (14), Pilatus PC-12 (14), Cessna Citation CJ3 (8).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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Map: Reykjavik Airport

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About the airport

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BIRK airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Reykjavik airport (BIRK) today?

There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Reykjavik (BIRK). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Reykjavik airport (BIRK)?

According to the latest weather report for BIRK (METAR, 03 Nov, 13:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 12 kt (22 km/h) from west-southwest (240°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 8 °C (dew point 5 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Reykjavik airport (BIRK)?

Reykjavik (BIRK) has 2 runways: runway 01/19 with 1,566 m (5,138 ft), asphalt and runway 13/31 with 1,230 m (4,035 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,566 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Reykjavik airport (BIRK)?

Frequencies at BIRK: Tower 118 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 128.1 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Reykjavik Airport?

The ICAO code is BIRK and the IATA code is RKV. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of BIRK airport?

Reykjavik Airport sits at 48 ft (15 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Can I fly to BIRK by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Reykjavik Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to BIRK?

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