Grímsey Airport (BIGR)
Medium airport · Grímsey/Sandvík, Northeastern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Grímsey Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIGR |
| IATA | GRY |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°32'45" W 18°1'2" 66.54580, -18.01730 |
| Location | Grímsey/Sandvík, Northeastern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,399 ft (1036 m) | 80 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Grímsey Airport at a glance
Grímsey Airport is a medium airport in Grímsey/Sandvík, Northeastern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as GRY. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIGR 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, 17/35, offers 3,399 ft (1036 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIGR 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 Grímsey Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siglufjörður Airport | BISI | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Húsavík Airport | BIHU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Mývatn Airport | BIRL | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Vopnafjörður Airport | BIVO | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grímsey Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Grímsey 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 Grímsey Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grímsey Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grímsey Airport is BIGR, and its IATA code is GRY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grímsey Airport above sea level?
Grímsey Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grímsey Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.5458, -18.0173 — in Grímsey/Sandvík, Northeastern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siglufjörður Airport, about 60 km away.
Does BIGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIGR 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 Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,399 ft (1036 m) with a Asphalt surface.