Holt Airport (FLI)

Holt Airport (FLI) is a historic domestic airstrip serving the fishing village of Flateyri in the Westfjords region of Iceland. Positioned along the scenic Önundarfjörður, the facility features a short unpaved runway that was historically a vital transport link for the isolated community, especially during the long winter months when mountain passes were blocked by snow. Today, the airstrip is officially closed for regular scheduled commercial traffic, though it remains a significant landmark in the region's aviation history. The terminal infrastructure at Holt is minimal and characteristic of remote Icelandic airfields from the mid-20th century. It consists of a small, single-story building that once provided essential shelter and communication facilities for pilots and local passengers. There are currently no active commercial amenities, retail shops, or dining options available on-site. The facility is occasionally used by light private aircraft and emergency services under strict prior arrangement, but it lacks modern navigation aids and night lighting, restricting all potential use to daylight hours under visual flight rules (VFR). Scheduled air services to Flateyri have been consolidated into the nearby Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ), which is located approximately 15 kilometers to the east and offers modern facilities and regular links to Reykjavik. Ground transportation from Flateyri to the Holt airstrip is primarily by private vehicle, with the village center situated about 5 kilometers to the northwest. Travelers visiting the area are advised that the airstrip should not be considered a viable point of arrival for commercial travel, and all logistical arrangements should be made through the more robust aviation hubs in the Westfjords region.