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Small airport

Grundarfjörður Airport

IATA GUUICAO BIGF🇮🇸 Grundarfjörður
Coordinates
64.9914°N, 23.2247°W
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-3
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
12.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
21:07
Civil dusk
22:04

About 15h 3m 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 Grundarfjörður Airport

Grundarfjörður Airport is an airport serving Grundarfjörður, Iceland. The airport is on a peninsula 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of the town.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,936 ft / 895 mGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRD-FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
BID45Special 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 Grundarfjörður Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grundarfjörður Airport?

The ICAO code for Grundarfjörður Airport is BIGF, and its IATA code is GUU.

Where is Grundarfjörður Airport located?

Grundarfjörður Airport is small airport located in Grundarfjörður, Iceland, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Grundarfjörður Airport have?

Grundarfjörður Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,936 ft / 895 m.

What time zone is Grundarfjörður Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Grundarfjörður Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grundarfjörður Airport is approximately 12.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grundarfjörður Airport?

The nearest airport to Grundarfjörður Airport is Stykkishólmur Airport (SYK), about 12.3 nm to the ene, followed by Rif Airport and Kaldármelar Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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