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BIRK

Reykjavík Domestic Airport · Reykjavík

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
48 ft / 15 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Reykjavík Domestic Airport (BIRK), located in Reykjavík, Iceland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 48 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Reykjavík Domestic Airport
ICAO / IATA
BIRK / RKV
Municipality
Reykjavík
Country
Region
IS-1 — Capital Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
48 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,141 ft / 1,567 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 355° / 175°
RWY 01 (355°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (175°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: IRK | CRS: 194°
Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,035 ft / 1,230 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 117° / 297°
RWY 13 (117°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: IRE | CRS: 126°
RWY 31 (297°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,150 ft / 960 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 46° / 226°
RWY 06 (46°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (226°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
119.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.10 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO RDO
126.55 MHz
TWR TWR
118.00 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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BIVM
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BIIS
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222 km / 120 nm
BIAR
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BISI
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264 km / 143 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026