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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Iceland",
    "addressLocality": "Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled commercial airlines"
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      "@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": "Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur",
  "code": "VPN",
  "connection_tips": "Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport operates as a small regional facility on Iceland's eastern coast, serving the remote fishing village of Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. The airport's remote location requires careful flight planning with alternate airports identified due to unpredictable weather patterns. Fuel services are limited and must be arranged in advance through local aviation providers. Ground transportation options are extremely limited, requiring advance coordination with local taxi services or rental arrangements in the village.\n\nWeather conditions can change rapidly along Iceland's east coast, with frequent wind, fog, and precipitation affecting operations throughout the year. The airport features a single runway (5/23) at just 10 feet elevation, making it susceptible to coastal weather conditions. Communication with pilots and ground services is conducted in Icelandese and English. Emergency medical services can be coordinated through Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter operations based from larger regional airports.\n\nThe nearest alternative airport is Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport, located 53 kilometers away, which offers more comprehensive facilities and scheduled airline service. The facility operates under Reykjavik ACC control and publishes METAR weather reports for flight planning purposes. No scheduled commercial airlines currently serve the airport, with operations limited to general aviation, charter flights, and emergency services. Winter operations present additional challenges with snow removal dependent on local resources and weather conditions permitting safe access to the facility.",
  "country": "Iceland",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ISK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport on Iceland\u2019s east coast can be windy at this airport.",
    "Check weather frequently and expect no food service on-site.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Vopnafj\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": "VPN",
  "icao": "BIVO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 65.720596,
  "layover_planner_info": "Check local transport for layover options.",
  "longitude": -14.8506,
  "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": "Contact your airline for assistance.",
  "name": "Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BGJ",
      "name": "Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BJD",
      "name": "Bakkafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport (VPN/BIVO) operates as northeastern Iceland's vital aviation lifeline positioned on the banks of River Hofs\u00e1 at the inner end of Vopnafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur fjord, just 10 feet above sea level and 4 kilometers from the village center, where this remote civilian airstrip serves Iceland's eastern Austurland region supporting Brim hf.\u2014Iceland's largest fishing company\u2014operating high-tech freezing plants and fishmeal factories employing hundreds in this isolated fjord community. Featuring a single runway (04/22) vulnerable to fierce North Atlantic weather systems, this essential facility enables Norlandair's scheduled service five times weekly to Akureyri (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays), providing critical connections for a municipality where fish processing, agriculture, and emerging tourism sustain 664 residents in one of Iceland's most remote settlements.\n\nMinimal terminal infrastructure reflects the harsh realities of subarctic aviation where basic check-in facilities recommend 30-minute advance arrival for departures, while ground services including B\u00edlaleiga Akureyrar/Europcar car rental and limited jet fuel availability require advance coordination given supply chain vulnerabilities in this distant fjord. The absence of published METAR weather reporting necessitates reliance on Egilssta\u00f0ir Airport data 53 kilometers away, creating operational challenges when rapidly changing coastal conditions differ significantly from inland weather patterns, particularly during winter storms isolating the community for days when neither air nor ground transportation remains viable.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize weather-dependent reliability where North Atlantic storms, persistent fog banks, and severe icing conditions frequently disrupt scheduled services, requiring flexible planning and alternate arrangements through Egilssta\u00f0ir or Akureyri airports. The facility operates under Reykjavik FIR control without requiring coordinated slots, though ground handling arrangements demand advance notice given limited resources supporting this remote outpost where aviation bridges 300-kilometer distances to regional centers that would otherwise require 6-8 hour drives through challenging mountain terrain susceptible to closure during winter months.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond passenger connectivity to anchoring eastern Iceland's fishing industry logistics where Brim's operations generate significant export revenue requiring reliable transportation for executives, technicians, and time-sensitive seafood products reaching global markets. The facility exemplifies Iceland's commitment to maintaining aviation infrastructure serving isolated communities where geographic barriers, extreme weather, and economic dependence on natural resource extraction make air connectivity essential for sustaining remote settlements, demonstrating how small regional airports enable viable communities in locations where maritime heritage and modern fishing technology converge at the edge of the habitable world.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/europe/iceland/airports.php"
}