Akureyri International Airport is a large airport serving Akureyri, Iceland. Its IATA code is AEY and its ICAO code is BIAR. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AEY
- ICAO code
- BIAR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 6 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- 65.6566, -18.0720
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Akureyri International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 99 km · 62 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 139 km · 86 mi |
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 148 km · 92 mi |
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 174 km · 108 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 202 km · 126 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 234 km · 145 mi |
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 249 km · 155 mi |
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 284 km · 176 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AEY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,865 | 1,159 | 1,007 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,204 | 1,370 | 1,190 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,311 | 1,436 | 1,248 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,959 | 2,460 | 2,138 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,412 | 2,742 | 2,382 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,564 | 3,457 | 3,004 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,709 | 4,169 | 3,623 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,053 | 4,382 | 3,808 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,366 | 4,577 | 3,977 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,628 | 4,740 | 4,119 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,634 | 4,744 | 4,122 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,600 | 5,344 | 4,644 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,196 | 6,336 | 5,505 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,940 | 6,798 | 5,907 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,273 | 7,005 | 6,087 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,417 | 10,201 | 8,864 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | REYKJAVIK ACC | 119.700 |
| RDR | RADAR | 118.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Akureyri International Airport?
The IATA code of Akureyri International Airport is AEY and its ICAO code is BIAR.
Where is Akureyri International Airport located?
Akureyri International Airport is in Akureyri, Northeastern Region, Iceland, at 65.6566, -18.0720.
What time zone is Akureyri International Airport in?
Akureyri International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Akureyri International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Akureyri International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Grímsey Airport (GRY), about 99 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.