Grímsey Airport (GRY): Codes, Runways & Location
Grímsey Airport (IATA: GRY · ICAO: BIGR) is a medium-sized airport serving Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland. It lies at 66.5458° N, 18.0173° W, 66 ft (20 m) above sea level.
Overview of Grímsey Airport
Grímsey Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Grímsey/Sandvík in Iceland. It is identified by the IATA code GRY and the ICAO code BIGR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Grímsey Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1036 m (3399 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 66 ft (20 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Siglufjörður Airport (SIJ) about 60 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 ≈ 1,036 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Grímsey Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grímsey Airport
Where is Grímsey Airport located?
Grímsey Airport is located in Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland. Its coordinates are 66.5458° N, 18.0173° W.
What is the airport code for Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport has an IATA code of GRY and an ICAO code of BIGR.
How long is the runway at Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport's longest runway is about 1036 m (3399 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Grímsey Airport have?
Grímsey Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Grímsey Airport a major airport?
Grímsey Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Grímsey Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →