
Regional airport · Myvatn, Iceland
Reykiahlid/Myvatn
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- Coordinates
- 65°39′N 16°55′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Field information
BIRL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Reykiahlid/Myvatn (BIRL/MVA) has one runway, 02/20, 3,461 ft (1,055 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as No RFFS published. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BIRL, 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
Myvatn
Elevation
1,030 ft
Position
65.6558, -16.9181
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
No RFFS published
Runways · BIRL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,461 ft (1,055 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BIRL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Reykiahlid/Myvatn (BIRL / MVA) in Myvatn, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BIRL 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 BIRL
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 BIRL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BIRL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at BIRL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BIRL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BIRL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BIRL: 65° 39′ 21″ N 16° 55′ 5″ W; elevation 1030 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Myvatn
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Myvatn. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BIRL.
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Cargo Operations at BIRL
Support for freighter operations into BIRL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BIRL sits in the network
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Operating into BIRL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Reykiahlid/Myvatn — one desk for the whole trip.