Hornafjörður Airport (BIHN)
Medium airport · Höfn, Southern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Hornafjörður Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIHN |
| IATA | HFN |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°17'44" W 15°13'38" 64.29560, -15.22720 |
| Location | Höfn, Southern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hornafjörður Airport at a glance
Hornafjörður Airport is a medium airport in Höfn, Southern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as HFN. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIHN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIHN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Hornafjörður Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egilsstaðir Airport | BIEG | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Vopnafjörður Airport | BIVO | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Mývatn Airport | BIRL | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Húsavík Airport | BIHU | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hornafjörður Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Hornafjörður Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 13 airports and airfields we list for Iceland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Hornafjörður Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hornafjörður Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hornafjörður Airport is BIHN, and its IATA code is HFN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hornafjörður Airport above sea level?
Hornafjörður Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hornafjörður Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.2956, -15.2272 — in Höfn, Southern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Egilsstaðir Airport, about 117 km away.
Does BIHN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIHN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Hornafjörður Airport?
Hornafjörður Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.