Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

Þórshöfn Airport (BITN) is a small regional airport located in the remote village of Þórshöfn in northeast Iceland. The airport serves as a vital transportation link for this isolated community on the Langanes Peninsula, connecting it to Iceland's domestic aviation network. The facility is positioned at coordinates 66.21850°N, 15.33560°W, making it one of Iceland's northernmost airports and an essential lifeline for residents and visitors to this sparsely populated region. The airport operates with a single asphalt runway designated 19/01, measuring 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) in length and 45 meters (148 feet) in width. This runway configuration is specifically designed to accommodate the Twin Otter aircraft that primarily serve the route, providing adequate space for safe operations in the often challenging weather conditions typical of northern Iceland. The runway's north-south orientation helps pilots navigate the coastal winds and terrain features of the Langanes Peninsula. The terminal building at Þórshöfn Airport is compact and functional, measuring approximately 12 by 9 meters (39 ft × 30 ft), designed to efficiently handle the 19-seat Twin Otter aircraft operations. As a domestic facility within Iceland, the airport does not require security screening procedures, allowing for streamlined passenger processing. The small terminal reflects the airport's role as a community-focused facility rather than a major transportation hub. Historically, Þórshöfn Airport replaced an earlier airfield located about 4.8 kilometers to the northeast near Sauðanes, which operated under the ICAO code BITH. That earlier facility featured a shorter gravel runway and has since been permanently closed. The current airport represents a significant improvement in infrastructure for the region, providing year-round reliable air service to connect this remote corner of Iceland with the rest of the country and ensuring emergency medical access and essential supply deliveries to the local community.