General aviation · Thorshofn, Iceland
Thorshofn
- Elevation
- 65 ft
- Coordinates
- 66°13′N 15°20′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Field information
BITN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Thorshofn (BITN/THO) has one runway, 01/19, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BITN, 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
Þórshöfn
Elevation
65 ft
Position
66.2185, -15.3347
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · BITN
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BITN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Thorshofn (BITN / THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BITN 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 BITN
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at BITN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BITN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at BITN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BITN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to BITN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BITN: 66° 13′ 6″ N 15° 20′ 5″ W; elevation 65 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Thorshofn
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Thorshofn. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BITN.
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Cargo Operations at BITN
Support for freighter operations into BITN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BITN sits in the network
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Operating into BITN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Thorshofn — one desk for the whole trip.