Regional airport · Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik City
- Elevation
- 48 ft
- Coordinates
- 64°08′N 21°56′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Field information
BIRK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Reykjavik City (BIRK/RKV) has 2 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 5,138 ft (1,566 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 0630-1830Z, Sat-Sun 0730-1930Z. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BIRK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Country
Iceland
IS
Municipality
Reykjavík
Elevation
48 ft
Position
64.1287, -21.9376
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0630-1830Z, Sat-Sun 0730-1930Z
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · BIRK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 13/31 | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BIRK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Reykjavik City (BIRK / RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BIRK is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at BIRK
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 BIRK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BIRK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at BIRK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BIRK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BIRK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BIRK: 64° 7′ 43″ N 21° 56′ 15″ W; elevation 48 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Reykjavik
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Reykjavik. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BIRK.
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Cargo Operations at BIRK
Support for freighter operations into BIRK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
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Operating into BIRK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Reykjavik City — one desk for the whole trip.