Gjögur Airport (GJR): Codes, Runways & Location
Gjögur Airport (IATA: GJR · ICAO: BIGJ) is a small airport serving Gjögur, Iceland. It lies at 65.9953° N, 21.3269° W, 83 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gjögur Airport
Gjögur Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Gjögur in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code GJR and the ICAO code BIGJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gjögur Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 960 m (3150 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business 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 83 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hólmavík Airport (HVK) about 36 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 ≈ 960 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gjögur Airport
Where is Gjögur Airport located?
Gjögur Airport is located in Gjögur, Iceland. Its coordinates are 65.9953° N, 21.3269° W.
What is the airport code for Gjögur Airport?
Gjögur Airport has an IATA code of GJR and an ICAO code of BIGJ.
How long is the runway at Gjögur Airport?
Gjögur Airport's longest runway is about 960 m (3150 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Gjögur Airport have?
Gjögur Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gjögur Airport a major airport?
Gjögur Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Gjögur Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →