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    "addressCountry": "Iceland",
    "addressLocality": "K\u00f3pasker"
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  "city": "K\u00f3pasker",
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  "connection_tips": "K\u00f3pasker Airport (OPA) is an unattended regional airstrip in northern Iceland. For travelers visiting the Melrakkasl\u00e9tta peninsula, the standard procedure is to fly into Akureyri Airport (AEY) or H\u00fasav\u00edk (HZK) and complete the journey by rental car. The region is world-famous for its dramatic bird cliffs and Arctic fox sightings.\n\nIMPORTANT: It currently handles NO regular scheduled commercial airline services. If you are arriving at OPA via private aircraft, ground transport into the K\u00f3pasker village (approx. 2km away) must be pre-arranged with a local contact or guesthouse. Always verify runway conditions before departure from Reykjavik\n\nThe airfield is primarily used for private general aviation and emergency medical flights The facility consists of a single unpaved runway with no terminal services. That is especially true when coastal weather and the winter road conditions on the North Iceland coast are changing the plan. North Iceland weather can make the road and the wind decide the timing, so the airport is most useful when the next ride is already set. If you are arriving privately, confirm the road into K\u00f3pasker before you commit, because winter weather can turn the last kilometers slow and the village may have fewer options after dusk than you expect.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No scheduled commercial flights; use Akureyri (AEY) and drive.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange all local pickups; no taxis wait at the strip.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the spectacular Arctic Coast Way.",
    "Arrive self-sufficient with food and water; services are non-existent.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the remote northeastern Icelandic coast."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "OPA",
  "icao": "BIKP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 66.310799,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic amenities available.",
  "longitude": -16.4667,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk.",
  "name": "K\u00f3pasker Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AEY",
      "name": "Akureyri Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RFN",
      "name": "Raufarh\u00f6fn Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "K\u00f3pasker Airport (OPA) is a regional aviation facility serving the village of K\u00f3pasker in northeastern Iceland. Situated on the eastern shore of \u00d6xarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur bay, approximately 40 km south of the Arctic Circle, the airport functions as a critical link for private flights, medical transport, and emergency services. It does not feature a large commercial terminal, operating instead from a small building used for basic administrative needs.\n\nFacilities at the airport are extremely limited, reflecting its role as a remote rural airfield. There are no on-site shops, restaurants, or car rental desks within the airport grounds. Travelers requiring services such as groceries, dining, or medical assistance will find these amenities in the nearby village of K\u00f3pasker, located about 1 mile (2 km) from the airstrip. Basic ground handling and refueling can be arranged through private partners for chartered flights.\n\nThe airfield features two paved runways, with the primary runway (02/20) measuring approximately 3,510 feet. While there have been no scheduled commercial airline services to K\u00f3pasker for several years, the airport remains a strategic gateway for researchers and explorers visiting the Diamond Circle and the Melrakkasl\u00e9tta peninsula. Ground transportation is informal, and visitors are generally advised to rent vehicles in Akureyri or Reykjav\u00edk before traveling to this remote region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/BIKP/K%C3%B3pasker-Airport"
}