Egilsstaðir Airport (BIEG)
Medium airport · Egilsstaðir, Eastern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Egilsstaðir Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIEG |
| IATA | EGS |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°16'60" W 14°24'5" 65.28330, -14.40140 |
| Location | Egilsstaðir, Eastern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,054 ft (2150 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Egilsstaðir Airport at a glance
Egilsstaðir Airport is a medium airport in Egilsstaðir, Eastern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as EGS. The field elevation of 76 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIEG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 7,054 ft (2150 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIEG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Egilsstaðir Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vopnafjörður Airport | BIVO | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Hornafjörður Airport | BIHN | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Mývatn Airport | BIRL | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Húsavík Airport | BIHU | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Egilsstaðir Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 76 ft field elevation of Egilsstaðir Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 13 airports and airfields we list for Iceland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Egilsstaðir Airport
What is the ICAO code of Egilsstaðir Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Egilsstaðir Airport is BIEG, and its IATA code is EGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Egilsstaðir Airport above sea level?
Egilsstaðir Airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Egilsstaðir Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.2833, -14.4014 — in Egilsstaðir, Eastern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vopnafjörður Airport, about 53 km away.
Does BIEG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIEG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Egilsstaðir Airport?
Egilsstaðir Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,054 ft (2150 m) with a ASP surface.