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Airports / Iceland / KEF
Large airport · KEF
Keflavik International Airport.
Reykjavík, Iceland · 171 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
11,588 ratings
0
Operators based
171
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Reykjavík, IcelandELEV 171 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
11,588
Google reviews
ratings on Google
171
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to RKV
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
Overview
Located in Reykjavík, Iceland, Keflavik International Airport (BIKF / KEF) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 171 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KEF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV, 20 nm), Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY, 70 nm), and Bildudalur Airport (BIU, 102 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,056-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KEF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Keflavik Naval Air Station and REK. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KEF to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Summary: This was one of the nicest, cleanest and spacious of the airport lounges that I have visited recently.”
Travel the World with Miriam5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Keflavik International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
BIKF
IATA
KEF
FAA / Local
BIKF
Elevation
171 ft
Coordinates
63.9850° N · 22.6056° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Iceland fields
state range 6–1,030 ft
At 171 ft, KEF sits higher than 77% of the 13 Iceland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,056 ft
- 10/2810,056 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/1910,020 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,056 ft
KEF's 10,056 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmRKVReykjavík Domestic AirportReykjavík
- 70nmVEYVestmannaeyjar AirportVestmannaeyjar
- 102nmBIUBildudalur AirportBildudalur
- 125nmIFJÍsafjörður AirportÍsafjörður
- 153nmAEYAkureyri International AirportAkureyri
- 160nmSIJSiglufjörður AirportSiglufjörður
Location
Open the full mapBIKF · Keflavik International Airport · Reykjavík, Iceland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KEF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,094 nm | 5h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,245 nm | 5h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,427 nm | 6h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,551 nm | 6h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,809 nm | 6h 56m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,929 nm | 7h 13m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,058 nm | 7h 31m |
| Denver (DEN) | 3,092 nm | 7h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KEF?
- Keflavik International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,056 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KEF?
- Keflavik International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,056 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KEF?
- The closest alternate is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 20 nm away, followed by Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KEF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 5h 16m (2,094 nm), New York about 5h 37m (2,245 nm), Washington DC about 6h 3m (2,427 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.