General aviation · Olafsvik, Iceland
Olafsvik/Rif
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 64°55′N 23°49′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Field information
BIRF runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Olafsvik/Rif (BIRF/OLI) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 3,937 ft (1,200 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BIRF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Country
Iceland
IS
Municipality
Rif
Elevation
18 ft
Position
64.9114, -23.8182
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · BIRF
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
| 12/30 | 2,756 ft (840 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BIRF.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Olafsvik/Rif (BIRF / OLI) in Olafsvik, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BIRF is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at BIRF
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Iceland
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Iceland. Applicable permit lead times for Iceland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Iceland are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at BIRF
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BIRF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at BIRF
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BIRF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BIRF
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BIRF: 64° 54′ 41″ N 23° 49′ 6″ W; elevation 18 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Olafsvik
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Olafsvik. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BIRF.
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Cargo Operations at BIRF
Support for freighter operations into BIRF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BIRF sits in the network
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Operating into BIRF?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Olafsvik/Rif — one desk for the whole trip.