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Small airport

Gjögur Airport

IATA GJRICAO BIGJ🇮🇸 Gjögur
Coordinates
65.9953°N, 21.3269°W
Elevation
83 ft (25 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-4
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
11.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
03:01
Sunset
00:02

About 21h 1m 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 Gjögur Airport

Gjögur Airport

Gjögur Airport is an airport serving the small population of the Árneshreppur district in the Westfjords of north-west Iceland, on the coast of Húnaflói bay.

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

Live weather

BIGJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 233,150 ft / 960 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Navaids(1)

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 Gjögur Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gjögur Airport?

The ICAO code for Gjögur Airport is BIGJ, and its IATA code is GJR.

Where is Gjögur Airport located?

Gjögur Airport is small airport located in Gjögur, Iceland, at an elevation of 83 ft (25 m).

How many runways does Gjögur Airport have?

Gjögur Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,150 ft / 960 m.

What time zone is Gjögur Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gjögur Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gjögur Airport is approximately 11.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gjögur Airport?

The nearest airport to Gjögur Airport is Hólmavík Airport (HVK), about 19.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Arngerðareyri Airport and Reykjanes Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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