Ísafjörður Airport

Country or region

Iceland

Area

Westfjords

Ísafjörður Airport is a public airport serving Ísafjörður, a town in the Westfjords region of northwestern Iceland. Opened on October 2, 1960, it's known for its unique and challenging approach due to the surrounding terrain, requiring aircraft to navigate closely to the fjord's landscape. The airport has a single asphalt runway, 1,400 meters in length, accommodating mainly domestic flights, with Icelandair providing service to Reykjavík. It serves as a gateway to the stunning natural beauty of Iceland's Westfjords.