Háaleiti

Háaleiti is a hill in , and has an elevation of 49 metres. Háaleiti is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near the area .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Keflavík International Airport and Church of St. John Paul II.

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is in and serves as the main international airport of and . It has become a rapidly growing hub for transatlantic flights, especially for discount travellers and smaller cities.

Church
St. John Paul II Church, a Catholic church in , , . The congregation is under Diocese of Reykjavík and was dedicated to the memory of Pope John Paul II, who was declared a saint in 2014 by Pope Francis.

Museum
Viking World is a museum in , , . The museum opened on 8 May 2009, followed by a formal opening on Icelandic National Day, 17 June. is situated 3½ km east of Háaleiti.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ásbrú and Reykjanesbaer.

Suburb
is a part of the former U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik not supervised by the Icelandic defence authorities. After U.S. forces evacuated in 2006, a part of the base not needed for current military defence needs, was re-invented as a community of entrepreneurs, students and business.

Town
Reykjanesbær is a municipality on the in , though the name is also used by locals to refer to the suburban region of and which have grown together over the years. is situated 3 km northeast of Háaleiti.

Town
Njarðvík is a town in southwestern , on the peninsula of . As of 2025, its population was 10.000. is situated 3 km east of Háaleiti.

Háaleiti

Latitude
63.96667° or 63° 58′ north
Longitude
-22.6° or 22° 36′ west
Elevation
49 metres (161 feet)
Open location code
99MVXC82+M2
Geo­Names ID
3416761
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