Tálknafjörður Airport

The closure was primarily due to a combination of economic reasons and significant improvements in ground transportation. The development of an all-year road network in the Westfjords, including new roads and tunnels, drastically reduced travel times and the region's reliance on air travel for basic connectivity. Air services for the area were consolidated at the nearby and better-equipped Bíldudalur Airport (BIBD), making the small, basic airstrip at Tálknafjörður redundant and economically unviable to maintain.

The site is no longer used for aviation. The former gravel runway is unmaintained, partially overgrown, and its faint outline is only visible from satellite imagery. A significant portion of the land adjacent to the old airstrip has been repurposed for industrial use, now housing buildings and facilities related to the prominent local aquaculture (fish farming) industry.

Historically, Tálknafjörður Airport (locally known as Tungulending or Tálknafjarðarflugvöllur) was a critical lifeline for the isolated community of Tálknafjörður. Before reliable roads, especially during the harsh Icelandic winters when mountain passes were impassable, the airport provided the only consistent link to the rest of the country. It was essential for air ambulance services (sjúkraflug), mail delivery, and transporting people and supplies. Operations were typically carried out by small, rugged STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, such as the Britten-Norman Islander, which were suited to the short, unpaved runway and challenging weather conditions of the Westfjords.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The existence of the superior Bíldudalur Airport just a 15-20 minute drive away, coupled with the modern road system, eliminates any practical need for its reactivation. The partial industrial development on the site makes any future conversion back to an airfield highly improbable. Its closure is considered permanent.