Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS): Codes, Runways & Location
Egilsstaðir Airport (IATA: EGS · ICAO: BIEG) is a medium-sized airport serving Egilsstaðir, Iceland. It lies at 65.2833° N, 14.4014° W, 76 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Egilsstaðir Airport
Egilsstaðir Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Egilsstaðir in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code EGS and the ICAO code BIEG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Egilsstaðir Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2150 m (7054 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 76 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Norðfjörður Airport (NOR) about 35 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 ≈ 2,150 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Egilsstaðir Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Egilsstaðir Airport
Where is Egilsstaðir Airport located?
Egilsstaðir Airport is located in Egilsstaðir, Iceland. Its coordinates are 65.2833° N, 14.4014° W.
What is the airport code for Egilsstaðir Airport?
Egilsstaðir Airport has an IATA code of EGS and an ICAO code of BIEG.
How long is the runway at Egilsstaðir Airport?
Egilsstaðir Airport's longest runway is about 2150 m (7054 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Egilsstaðir Airport have?
Egilsstaðir Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Egilsstaðir Airport a major airport?
Egilsstaðir Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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