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Herðubreiðarlindir Airport

ICAO BIHE🇮🇸 Herðubreiðarlindir
Coordinates
65.1909°N, 16.2049°W
Elevation
1,500 ft (457 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-7
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
8.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:36
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:39
Civil dusk
21:37

About 15h 5m 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 Herðubreiðarlindir Airport

Herðubreiðarlindir Airport

L'aéroport du Herðubreiðarlindir, en islandais Herðubreiðarlindir flugvöllur, est un petit aéroport sommaire du centre-est de l'Islande situé dans le Ódáðahraun, un désert de lave, juste à l'est du lieu-dit Herðubreiðarlindir, le long de la Jökulsá á Fjöllum.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

BIHE

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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 Herðubreiðarlindir Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Herðubreiðarlindir Airport?

The ICAO code for Herðubreiðarlindir Airport is BIHE.

Where is Herðubreiðarlindir Airport located?

Herðubreiðarlindir Airport is small airport located in Herðubreiðarlindir, Iceland, at an elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m).

What time zone is Herðubreiðarlindir Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Herðubreiðarlindir Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Herðubreiðarlindir Airport is approximately 8.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Herðubreiðarlindir Airport?

The nearest airport to Herðubreiðarlindir Airport is Möðrudalur (IS-0014), about 13.8 nm to the nne, followed by Sauðárflugvöllur and Grímsstaðir Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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