Akureyri International Airport (AEY): Codes, Runways & Location
Akureyri International Airport (IATA: AEY · ICAO: BIAR) is a large airport serving Akureyri, Iceland. It lies at 65.6566° N, 18.0720° W, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Akureyri International Airport
Akureyri International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Akureyri in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code AEY and the ICAO code BIAR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Akureyri International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Húsavík Airport (HZK) about 44 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Akureyri International Airport
Where is Akureyri International Airport located?
Akureyri International Airport is located in Akureyri, Iceland. Its coordinates are 65.6566° N, 18.0720° W.
What is the airport code for Akureyri International Airport?
Akureyri International Airport has an IATA code of AEY and an ICAO code of BIAR.
How long is the runway at Akureyri International Airport?
Akureyri International Airport's longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Akureyri International Airport have?
Akureyri International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Akureyri International Airport a major airport?
Akureyri International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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