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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Sauðárflugvöllur

ICAO IS-0016🇮🇸 Sauðár
Coordinates
64.8422°N, 16.0364°W
Elevation
2,200 ft (671 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IS-U-A
Time zone
Reykjavik(UTC)
Magnetic variation
8.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:38
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
20:37
Civil dusk
21:34

About 15h 2m 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 Sauðárflugvöllur

Sauðárflugvöllur is a small airport in Sauðár, Iceland. It sits at an elevation of 2,200 ft (671 m). It observes Atlantic/Reykjavik local time. The nearest airport is Herðubreiðarlindir Airport (BIHE), about 21.4 nm to the n.

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

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.

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 Sauðárflugvöllur.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sauðárflugvöllur located?

Sauðárflugvöllur is small airport located in Sauðár, Iceland, at an elevation of 2,200 ft (671 m).

What time zone is Sauðárflugvöllur in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sauðárflugvöllur?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sauðárflugvöllur is approximately 8.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sauðárflugvöllur?

The nearest airport to Sauðárflugvöllur is Herðubreiðarlindir Airport (BIHE), about 21.4 nm to the n, followed by Svínafell Airport and Möðrudalur.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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