What is Naval Air Station Keflavik?

Naval Air Station Keflavik was the host command for all U.S. defense activities in Iceland. The major commands stationed on the base were the United States Air Force 's 85th Group, Fleet Air Keflavik, the headquarters of the U.S.-provided Iceland Defense Force, NCTS Keflavik, and U.S. Naval Hospital Keflavik.

Where is Keflavik Iceland?

Keflavik is a small town on Reykjanes, a volcanic peninsula in South Iceland. Keflavik is also home to Keflavik International Airport, the airport where most fly into when they come to Iceland. Visit Keflavik on your way to or from Reykjavik for a chance to discover the town’s wide-range of shops, restaurants, a cinema, museums, and more!

Why should you visit Keflavik?

Visit Keflavik on your way to or from Reykjavik for a chance to discover the town’s wide-range of shops, restaurants, a cinema, museums, and more! Keflavík was founded in the 16 century when it developed as a fishing port and fish processing center.

Where is Aklavik located?

It’s home to Inuvialuit, Metis, Gwich'in and non-Indigenous cultures. Close to the Richardson Mountains, Aklavik, which means “Barrenground Grizzly Place,” rests on the western flank of the Mackenzie Delta, just 1.6 degrees above the Arctic Circle. For much of the 20th century, this was a major centre of the Arctic.