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Grímsstaðir Airport

ICAO BIGS🇮🇸 Grímsstaðir
Coordinates
65.6334°N, 16.1542°W
Elevation
1,279 ft (390 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-6
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
8.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
02:45
Sunset
23:37

About 20h 51m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Grímsstaðir Airport

Grímsstaðir Airport is a small airport in Grímsstaðir, Iceland (ICAO BIGS). It sits at an elevation of 1,279 ft (390 m). It observes Atlantic/Reykjavik local time. The nearest airport is Möðrudalur (IS-0014), about 16.2 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

BIGS

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Iceland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Grímsstaðir Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grímsstaðir Airport?

The ICAO code for Grímsstaðir Airport is BIGS.

Where is Grímsstaðir Airport located?

Grímsstaðir Airport is small airport located in Grímsstaðir, Iceland, at an elevation of 1,279 ft (390 m).

What time zone is Grímsstaðir Airport in?

Grímsstaðir Airport is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Grímsstaðir Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grímsstaðir Airport is approximately 8.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grímsstaðir Airport?

The nearest airport to Grímsstaðir Airport is Möðrudalur (IS-0014), about 16.2 nm to the sse, followed by Mývatn Airport and Herðubreiðarlindir Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Grímsstaðir Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.