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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Iceland",
    "addressLocality": "Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur",
  "code": "PFJ",
  "connection_tips": "IMPORTANT: The airport has not handled scheduled commercial flights since 2000 and is now primarily used for emergency medical evacuations or abandoned for general use. From \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, rental cars and regional buses provide transfers The closed-airport status matters because the field is now only a memory of the Westfjords network, not a usable passenger option.\n\nPatreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport (PFJ) in the Westfjords of Iceland is currently CLOSED to all commercial aviation. For travelers needing to reach the southern Westfjords (Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, T\u00e1lknafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur), the standard gateway is \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport (IFJ), which is approximately 90km (1. Anyone heading for Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur should assume the ferry, the road, or another active Icelandic airport will do the real work of the trip.\n\n5-2 hour drive) away via Route 60. Ensure you have handled all logistical needs in \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur or Reykjavik before departure The 1.5 to 2 hour drive from \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is the practical continuation, so the airport page is mostly a warning not to plan around a runway that no longer carries commercial traffic. A road or ferry plan should be decided before departure, because the Westfjords only work when the closed airport is left out of the route and the drive from \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is the real option.",
  "country": "Iceland",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/is.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ISK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Airport is CLOSED; book all flights to \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur (IFJ) instead.",
    "The drive from \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur involves several spectacular fjord passes.",
    "Check for winter road closures on Route 60 daily (Nov-May).",
    "Use the 'Westfjords Adventures' bus for reliable regional travel.",
    "Bring all food and water for the drive into the remote fjords."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Patreksfj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur+Airport+Patreksfj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ISK",
  "iataCode": "PFJ",
  "icao": "BIPA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 65.555801,
  "layover_planner_info": "Local amenities may be limited; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": -23.965,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's help desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "IFJ",
      "name": "\u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BIU",
      "name": "Bildudalur Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport (PFJ), designated by the ICAO as BIPA, is a permanently closed regional aviation facility located on the southern shore of the Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur fjord in Iceland. The airport officially ceased all operations in 2011, following the termination of regular commercial passenger services in the year 2000. It historically served as a critical infrastructure link for the southern Westfjords, connecting the remote fishing community to the national capital, Reykjav\u00edk.\n\nAs the facility is no longer operational, there are no active terminal buildings, check-in services, or passenger amenities available on-site. While the original 4,593-foot (1,400m) asphalt runway and basic administrative structures remain, they are unattended and do not provide shelter or services for travelers. Visitors to the region are advised that standard airport utilities like restrooms, Wi-Fi, and dining are non-existent at this location, and all necessary supplies must be obtained in the nearby town of Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur.\n\nTravelers seeking air access to the southern Westfjords typically utilize B\u00edldudalur Airport (BIU), located approximately 15 miles (25 km) to the north, which maintains daily scheduled flights to Reykjav\u00edk via Eagle Air. Ground transportation from the former PFJ site to the Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur town center involves a 20-minute drive via Route 62, as the direct coastal distance is significantly shorter than the required road journey around the fjord. The town itself serves as the regional hub for tourism, providing essential lodging and dining for visitors heading to the L\u00e1trabjarg bird cliffs and Rau\u00f0asandur beach.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patreksfj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur_Airport"
}