Medium airport · Húsavík, Iceland
Húsavík Airport
The opening of the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel in 2018 shortened the distance by 16 km to Akureyri (and Akureyri International Airport) to only 75km, around a one-hour drive. Its IATA code is HZK. Its ICAO code is BIHU. It has 1 runway, longest 5,266 ft (ASP). Elevation 48 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Húsavík, Iceland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HZK |
| ICAO code | BIHU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,266 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 48 ft |
| Coordinates | 65.9523° N, 17.4260° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Húsavík Airport is known for
The opening of the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel in 2018 shortened the distance by 16 km to Akureyri (and Akureyri International Airport) to only 75km, around a one-hour drive.
History
As of March 2025, there are no scheduled services to Húsavík Airport. The opening of the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel in 2018 shortened the distance by 16 km to Akureyri (and Akureyri International Airport) to only 75km, around a one-hour drive. This led to scheduled services to Húsavik Airport being cut back and scheduled Eagle Air services to Reykjavik Airport ceased in April 2024.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Húsavík Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jökulsárgljúfur National Park · Iceland · 25.6 miles away
- Vatnajökull National Park · Iceland · 101.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Húsavík Airport?
The opening of the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel in 2018 shortened the distance by 16 km to Akureyri (and Akureyri International Airport) to only 75km, around a one-hour drive.
What is the airport code for Húsavík Airport?
Húsavík Airport — its IATA code is HZK and its ICAO code is BIHU.
Where is Húsavík Airport located?
Húsavík Airport serves Húsavík, Iceland. Its coordinates are 65.9523° N, 17.4260° W.
What is the history of Húsavík Airport?
As of March 2025, there are no scheduled services to Húsavík Airport. The opening of the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel in 2018 shortened the distance by 16 km to Akureyri (and Akureyri International Airport) to only 75km, around a one-hour drive.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#121
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%BAsav%C3%ADk_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.