Húsavík Airport (BIHU)
Medium airport · Húsavík, Northeastern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Húsavík Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIHU |
| IATA | HZK |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°57'8" W 17°25'34" 65.95230, -17.42600 |
| Location | Húsavík, Northeastern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,266 ft (1605 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Húsavík Airport at a glance
Húsavík Airport is a medium airport in Húsavík, Northeastern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as HZK. The field elevation of 48 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIHU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 5,266 ft (1605 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIHU 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 Húsavík Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mývatn Airport | BIRL | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Siglufjörður Airport | BISI | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Grímsey Airport | BIGR | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Vopnafjörður Airport | BIVO | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Húsavík Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 48 ft field elevation of Húsavík 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 Húsavík Airport
What is the ICAO code of Húsavík Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Húsavík Airport is BIHU, and its IATA code is HZK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Húsavík Airport above sea level?
Húsavík Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Húsavík Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.9523, -17.4260 — in Húsavík, Northeastern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mývatn Airport, about 40 km away.
Does BIHU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIHU 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 Húsavík Airport?
Húsavík Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,266 ft (1605 m) with a ASP surface.