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Tungubakkar Airport

ICAO BIMS🇮🇸 Tungubakkar
Coordinates
64.1818°N, 21.7061°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-1
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
11° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
20:57
Civil dusk
21:52

About 14h 57m 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 Tungubakkar Airport

Tungubakkar Airport is a small airport in Tungubakkar, Iceland (ICAO BIMS). It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m). It observes Atlantic/Reykjavik local time. The nearest airport is Heiði - Fisfélag (IS-0005), about 4.2 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

BIMS
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NOTAMs

BIMS

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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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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

Live traffic nearby

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

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWR: BIRKReykjavik Tower118.000 MHz
afisTungubakki118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Contact
Ground handler / FBO
Flugklúbbur Mosfellsbæjar

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FAXI TMAClass CTMA3000 ft MSLFL245
REYKJAVIK CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
TUNGUBAKKAR0 nm250°Compulsory
LAXNES3 nm087°Compulsory
GUFUNES3.6 nm239°Compulsory
LANGAVATN3.9 nm176°Compulsory
GULLINBRU4 nm225°Compulsory
VIDEY4 nm254°Compulsory
TANGI5 nm312°Compulsory
VIFILSSTADIR7.6 nm219°Compulsory
VEGAMOT7.8 nm198°Compulsory
GARDACHURCH9.5 nm233°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle108 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tungubakkar Airport.

Official site Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇮🇸 More airports in Iceland📘 Flying in Iceland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tungubakkar Airport?

The ICAO code for Tungubakkar Airport is BIMS.

Where is Tungubakkar Airport located?

Tungubakkar Airport is small airport located in Tungubakkar, Iceland, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

What time zone is Tungubakkar Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tungubakkar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tungubakkar Airport is approximately 11° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tungubakkar Airport?

The nearest airport to Tungubakkar Airport is Heiði - Fisfélag (IS-0005), about 4.2 nm to the s, followed by Reykjavík Domestic Airport and Sandskeið Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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