Aerodrome
ATS Positions
ID | Frequency | Callsign | Area of responsibility |
K-D | 121.0 | Keflavik Clearance Delivery | IFR clearance for departing traffic |
K-G | 121.9 | Keflavik Ground | Ground movements |
K-T | 118.3 | Keflavik Tower | Traffic in the CTR |
Runway use
Keflavik has two runways, crossing at mid point. When the wind conditions do not dictate which runway to use, the runways should be used flexibly to allow the shortest possible flight path (both for arriving and departing traffic). In such a situation, each flight should be coordinated individually between Approach and Tower to determine the most appropriate runway to be used. During high traffic loads, however, only a single runway direction should be used.
IFR clearance
The IFR clearance is issued by K-D. Any traffic entering the Reykjavik OCA will require an oceanic clearance, which will contain the following information:
- Route
- Flight Level
- Mach Number
- Departure instructions (if required)
- Take-off time restriction (if required)
Clearances for departing aircraft must be coordinated with Reykjavik South Sector. Departing aircraft will always be issued FL290 or flight planned level if lower. Once airborne and in contact with Reykjavik ACC they will be recleared to their requested cruising level.
Depending on runway in use, further departure instructions may be necessary, such as:
- Standard Instrument Departure
- Initial climb clearance
- Direction of first turn
Pilots must file or advise requested Flight Level and Mach number.
Reykjavik Delivery, Iceair 212, information Yankee, stand 3 request clearance to Kastrup (Flight Level 350, mach .80)
Iceair 212 cleared to Kastrup via OSKUM VALDI Flight Level 290 Mach .80. After departure runway 29 turn left heading 180, maintain altitude 7000ft. Squawk 2331.
Taxiing
K-G is responsible for ground movements on the aerodrome. Bear in mind many taxiways are closed. Commercial flights park at the terminal on the North Apron. Cargo flights and general aviation park on the East Apron.
Parking positions
The below table can be used as a general guideline for assigning parking positions at the airport.
Gate | Usage | Example airlines and types |
1-6 | Medium jets, Schengen | ICE, WOW, NAX, SAS |
7-10 | Medium jets, non-Schengen | ICE, WOW, BAW, EZY |
11-14 | Medium jets, Schengen | ICE, WOW, NAX, BER |
20-24 | Medium jets, Remote. | All |
Currently, traffic coming from the following airports should be considered Schengen traffic:
BI**, EB**, ED**, EE**, EF**, EH**, EK**, EN**, EP**, ES**, EV**, EY**, LE**, LF**, LG**, LH**, LI**, LJ**, LO'**, LP**, LS**, LZ**
Airspace
Keflavik Control Zone (CTR) has an upper limit of 3000FT and is class D airspace. Service to traffic in the CTR should be provided in accordance with the airspace classification.
Approach
ID | Frequency | Callsign | Area of responsibility |
KA | 119.3 | Keflavik Approach | Traffic in FAXI TMA - Keflavik Sector |
RA* | 119.0 | Reykjavik Approach | Traffic in FAXI TMA - Reykjavik Sector |
Airspace
KA (and RA) are responsible for FAXI TMA. The TMA extends from ground level to FL245. It is class G below 3000FT, class C from 3000FT to FL195 and class A above FL195.
Keflavik (BIKF) CTR and Reykjavik (BIRK) CTR are situated below the TMA. All other area is class G airspace. Limited or full service should be provided within BIRK airspace, traffic load permitting, by KA, when no local ATS station is available.
Service should be provided in accordance with the airspace classification and according to the standard agreements, as outlined below.
Arriving traffic should be vectored for an ILS approach, with a minimum 10 mile final unless the pilot requests shorter. Weather permitting, visual approaches may be used except to runway 20. The use of visual approaches must be coordinated with KT.
IN agreementsFROM |
ADEP |
ROUTE |
PEL |
REMARKS |
S | (ANY) BIKF | FL110 | Coordinate route | |
RA | BIRK | (ANY) | 6000 FT | For departures crossing BIKF sector |
ADEP |
ROUTE |
XFL |
SI |
REMARKS |
BIFK | (ANY) | FL290 | S (119.700) |