RKV

Reykjavik Airport

Reykjavik · IcelandICAO BIRK

Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is an airport serving Reykjavik, Iceland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 64° 7' 48.0" N, 21° 56' 26.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik (GMT+0).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

48/ 15m

Atlantic/Reykjavik

GMT+0

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Airport Details

IATA Code

RKV

ICAO Code

BIRK

City

Reykjavik

Country

Iceland

Elevation

48 ft

Local Time

04:30 PM (GMT+0)

Coordinates

Latitude:64.1300°

Longitude:-21.9406°

Popular Routes from RKV

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
AEY	Akureyri, Iceland	155 mi	0h 48m	short-haul	64 kg	View
EGS	Egilsstadir, Iceland	237 mi	0h 57m	short-haul	97 kg	View
GOH	Godthaab, Greenland	891 mi	2h 11m	short-haul	366 kg	View
IFJ	Isafjordur, Iceland	138 mi	0h 46m	short-haul	57 kg	View

Airlines Operating at RKV

1 active airline serving Reykjavik Airport.

Air Iceland

NYIceland

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Reykjavik Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Keflavik International Airport	KEF	Keflavik	Iceland	36 km
Ísafjörður Airport	IFJ	Isafjordur	Iceland	222 km
Akureyri Airport	AEY	Akureyri	Iceland	250 km

Other Airports in Iceland

Keflavik International Airport

KEFKeflavik

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 64° 7' 48.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 21° 56' 26.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 64.129997
Longitude (Decimal): -21.940599
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
UTC Offset: GMT+0
Current Local Time: 04:30 PM
Elevation (ft): 48 ft
Elevation (m): 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Reykjavik Airport?

The IATA code for Reykjavik Airport is RKV, and its ICAO code is BIRK. The airport is located in Reykjavik, Iceland.

How many destinations can you fly to from RKV?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland.

What airlines fly from RKV?

There are 1 airlines operating from RKV, including Air Iceland.

What timezone is Reykjavik Airport in?

Reykjavik Airport is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone (GMT+0). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Reykjavik Airport?

Reykjavik Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level.

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