Drone Rules for Þórshöfn Airport

Þórshöfn, Langanesbyggð (Langanesbyggð) • Iceland

Flugvallarvegur, 681 Þórshöfn, Iceland

Lat: 66.2205 • Lng: -15.334

Rules Edit History: Þórshöfn Airport

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Jun 2, 2026 6:53 AM Approved • Initial rule details submitted from the map.

Author: Cortz (68)

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Your proposed edit has been approved. The rule now accurately reflects the drone regulations near Þeórshöfn Airport, including the no-fly zone within 2 km of the airport and the requirement for permission from the airport operator for flights in the area.

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https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/where_can_i_fly/airspace_restrictions/flying_near_airports

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Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	This airport is a small, regional airport which means it has little to no air-traffic. Check with officials before flying. Otherwise, stay at least 2 km from the airport.
Mapped shapes	—	519c94ac-e0f5-47bb-a253-3ae43baf44ab

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UAV's are strictly prohibited from flying over or within 2 km of an airport due to the risk of aerial collision. The airspace of Þórshöfn Airport (Þórshöfn, Iceland) is closed to both professional and recreational flyers. This is for both safety and security reasons.

This airport is a small, regional airport which means it has little to no air-traffic. Still check with town officials before flying.

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+ UAV's are strictly prohibited from flying over or within 2 km of an airport due to the risk of aerial collision. The airspace of Þórshöfn Airport (Þórshöfn, Iceland) is closed to both professional and recreational flyers. This is for both safety and security reasons.
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+ This airport is a small, regional airport which means it has little to no air-traffic. Still check with town officials before flying.
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