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Medium airportScheduled service

Grímsey Airport

IATA GRYICAO BIGR🇮🇸 Grímsey/Sandvík
Coordinates
66.5458°N, 18.0173°W
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IS-6
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
9.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
02:32
Sunset
00:05

About 21h 33m 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 Grímsey Airport

Grímsey Airport

Grímsey Airport is an airport serving Grímsey, a small Icelandic island 40 kilometres (25 mi) off the north coast of the main island of Iceland.

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

Live weather

BIGR

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,399 ft / 1,036 m80 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Services & operations

Services
Scheduled flightsTransportation

Grímsey Airport operates scheduled flights to Akureyri on select days.

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

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
BID25Special useDangerGND2000 ft MSL

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 Grímsey Airport.

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🇮🇸 More airports in Iceland📘 Flying in Iceland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grímsey Airport?

The ICAO code for Grímsey Airport is BIGR, and its IATA code is GRY.

Where is Grímsey Airport located?

Grímsey Airport is medium airport located in Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Grímsey Airport have?

Grímsey Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,399 ft / 1,036 m.

What time zone is Grímsey Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Grímsey Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grímsey Airport is approximately 9.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grímsey Airport?

The nearest airport to Grímsey Airport is Siglufjörður Airport (SIJ), about 32.6 nm to the sw, followed by Hrísey Airport and Húsavík Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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