Grímsey Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Grímsey Airport (ICAO: BIGR) serves Grímsey, a small island about 40 km off the north coast of Iceland. The island covers roughly 5.3 square kilometres and has a population of about 57, and the Arctic Circle passes through it. The airport sits on the western side of the island, a short walk from the settlement of Sandvík.
Services at Grímsey Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsGuesthouse Básar, Guesthouse GullsólView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers1.6K1,605 in 2021
- Services2listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements324324 flights a year
- Local timeReykjavik time
- IATAGRYICAO BIGR
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- GRDomesticGrímsey AirportNorlandair
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- SandvíkSouth of the airport1 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport uses the following codes: IATA: GRY, ICAO: BIGR. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Grímsey Airport located?
Grímsey Airport is located in Grímsey/Sandvík, Northeastern Region, Iceland. The airport coordinates are 66.5458°, -18.0173°.
What services are available at Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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