Rif Airport (OLI)

Rif Airport (OLI), also known as BIRF, is a regional facility located on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. Situated between the villages of Rif and Hellissandur, the airport serves as a gateway to the stunning Snæfellsjökull National Park. While scheduled commercial services have been intermittent, the airport remains a well-maintained base for general aviation and private flights in this scenic part of the country. The terminal infrastructure at Rif is compact and functional, featuring a single building that handles all passenger and pilot needs. Facilities are basic but sufficient for regional operations, providing shelter and essential transit services. The airport is equipped for refueling, offering both Jet A-1 and Avgas 100LL, with services often coordinated through local Icelandic fuel providers such as Olís. There are no major dining or retail outlets inside the terminal, so visitors are encouraged to prepare accordingly. Technical characteristics of the field include two asphalt runways, with the primary runway (06/24) measuring approximately 3,937 feet (1,200m). Pilots should be aware of a significant displaced threshold on runway 06 due to the high terrain to the southeast. The airport's location is also notable for its proximity to large Arctic Tern colonies, making the area a popular spot for birdwatching and nature tourism on the peninsula.