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BITN
Þórshöfn Airport · Þórshöfn
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
65 ft / 20 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.10 MHz (INFO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 3,934 ft · BitumenLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Þórshöfn Airport (BITN), located in Þórshöfn, Iceland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 65 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Þórshöfn Airport
ICAO / IATA
BITN / THO
Municipality
Þórshöfn
Country
Region
IS-6 — Northeastern Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
65 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,934 ft / 1,199 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 3° / 183°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 3° / 183°
RWY 01 (3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (183°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ACC REYKJAVIK ACC
119.70 MHz
AFIS INFO
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026