Ísafjörður Airport (BIIS)
Medium airport · Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Ísafjörður Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIIS |
| IATA | IFJ |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°3'29" W 23°8'7" 66.05810, -23.13530 |
| Location | Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ísafjörður Airport at a glance
Ísafjörður Airport is a medium airport in Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland, known to airline systems as IFJ. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIIS 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, 07/25, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIIS 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 Ísafjörður Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bildudalur Airport | BIBD | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Siglufjörður Airport | BISI | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | BIRK | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Keflavik International Airport | BIKF | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ísafjörður Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Ísafjörður 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 Ísafjörður Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ísafjörður Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ísafjörður Airport is BIIS, and its IATA code is IFJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ísafjörður Airport above sea level?
Ísafjörður Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ísafjörður Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.0581, -23.1353 — in Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bildudalur Airport, about 50 km away.
Does BIIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIIS 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 Ísafjörður Airport?
Ísafjörður Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.