{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Iceland", "addressLocality": "F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur" }, "airlines": [ "Regional and charter operators" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "0 minutes" } ], "city": "F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur", "code": "FAS", "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/FAS", "connection_tips": "F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport (FAS) is a small airstrip in Iceland's Eastfjords, but for travelers planning a 'connection,' the most vital tip is that it has no scheduled public flights. The airport is primarily used for emergency medical services and occasional private charters. For all public travel to F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, the primary gateway is Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport (EGS), which receives daily flights from Reykjav\u00edk (RKV). From Egilssta\u00f0ir, you must complete the stunningly scenic 90-kilometer drive to F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, which takes about 75 minutes.\n\nA key connection tip for this drive is to be aware of the F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfjar\u00f0arg\u00f6ng tunnel, a 5. 9-kilometer tunnel that bypasses a difficult mountain pass, making the journey much safer in winter. Renting a car at EGS is highly recommended, as public transport in the Eastfjords is infrequent. F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur itself is a unique village with a strong French heritage, stemming from the French fishermen who were based there in the 19th century; street signs are in both Icelandic and French. While the airport (FAS) is not a public connection point, the town is a beautiful destination for those interested in history and dramatic fjord landscapes.\n\nA fun local tip is to visit the 'French Hospital' museum and restaurant, which tells the story of this unique cultural connection. When planning your trip, always check road.is for the latest road conditions, as the weather in the Eastfjords can change rapidly, with high winds and heavy snow potentially closing roads even in the shoulder seasons. The airport at FAS remains a critical piece of emergency infrastructure but not a node in the public transport network.", "country": "Iceland", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/is.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ISK", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Use Egilssta\u00f0ir as your gateway; FAS has no public scheduled flights.", "The drive from EGS is easier in winter via the long fjord tunnel.", "Check road.is because Eastfjords weather can shift rapidly.", "Rent a car at Egilssta\u00f0ir; public transport here is limited.", "The French Hospital museum explains the village's unusual heritage." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ISK", "iataCode": "FAS", "icao": "BIFF", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 64.931456, "layover_planner_info": "Basic weather shelter only with no formal terminal building or services. Primarily emergency medical services and private charters. Alternative access via scenic drive from Egilssta\u00f0ir.", "longitude": -14.047957, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 110, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "No public desk available - emergency services only. Alternative transportation via Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport (EGS) with daily flights from Reykjav\u00edk. Emergency assistance through Icelandic authorities.", "name": "F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport", "region": "7", "related_airports": [ { "code": "NOR", "name": "Nor\u00f0fj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport is a closed airfield in Iceland's East Fjords region that no longer supports regular aviation operations. The former runway (12/30) served this remote fishing village with basic charter access, but the facility has been decommissioned and is not available for current passenger or cargo services. Weather station data is managed from Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport, located 42 kilometers away.\n\nNo passenger processing facilities exist as the airport is no longer operational. The East Fjords location experiences challenging weather conditions typical of Iceland's coastal regions, with sudden weather changes, high winds, and harsh North Atlantic conditions that contributed to operational difficulties at this remote location. Ground access to F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur village is now exclusively via the scenic but winding road network.\n\nNo aviation amenities or services are currently available at the former airport site. Visitors to F\u00e1skr\u00fa\u00f0sfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur must utilize alternative transportation, typically driving the scenic route from Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport via the East Fjords coastal road. The village maintains its unique French heritage from 19th-century fishing connections, with bilingual street signs and the French Hospital museum, but aviation access requires routing through Iceland's active airport network including nearby Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport for commercial connections.", "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/europe/iceland/airports.php" }