Vestmannaeyjar Airport (BIVM)
Medium airport · Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region, Iceland
Airport data
| Name | Vestmannaeyjar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BIVM |
| IATA | VEY |
| Elevation | 326 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°25'27" W 20°16'44" 63.42430, -20.27890 |
| Location | Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region, Iceland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,806 ft (1160 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vestmannaeyjar Airport at a glance
Vestmannaeyjar Airport is a medium airport in Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region, Iceland, known to airline systems as VEY. The field elevation of 326 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BIVM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BIVM 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | BIRK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Keflavik International Airport | BIKF | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Hornafjörður Airport | BIHN | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Akureyri International Airport | BIAR | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Bildudalur Airport | BIBD | 292 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vestmannaeyjar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 326 ft field elevation of Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vestmannaeyjar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vestmannaeyjar Airport is BIVM, and its IATA code is VEY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vestmannaeyjar Airport above sea level?
Vestmannaeyjar Airport sits at an elevation of 326 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vestmannaeyjar Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.4243, -20.2789 — in Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region, Iceland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, about 113 km away.
Does BIVM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BIVM 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport?
Vestmannaeyjar Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.