Egilsstaðir Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Egilsstaðir, Iceland. Its IATA code is EGS and its ICAO code is BIEG. The airport lies at an elevation of 76 ft (23 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 6,070 ft (1,850 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- EGS
- ICAO code
- BIEG
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 76 ft (23 m)
- Coordinates
- 65.2833, -14.4014
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,070 ft · 1,850 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Egilsstaðir Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 53 km · 33 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 112 km · 70 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 117 km · 73 mi |
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 174 km · 108 mi |
| GRY Grímsey Airport | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland | 216 km · 134 mi |
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 380 km · 236 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 409 km · 254 mi |
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 416 km · 258 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from EGS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,729 | 1,074 | 933 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,063 | 1,282 | 1,114 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,152 | 1,337 | 1,162 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,786 | 2,353 | 2,044 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,573 | 2,842 | 2,469 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,730 | 3,560 | 3,094 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,537 | 4,062 | 3,530 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,214 | 4,482 | 3,895 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,223 | 4,488 | 3,900 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,559 | 4,697 | 4,082 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,805 | 4,850 | 4,214 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,582 | 5,333 | 4,634 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,238 | 6,361 | 5,528 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,800 | 6,711 | 5,832 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,144 | 6,924 | 6,017 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,399 | 10,190 | 8,855 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | REYKJAVIK ACC | 119.700 |
| AFIS | RDO | 119.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Egilsstaðir Airport?
The IATA code of Egilsstaðir Airport is EGS and its ICAO code is BIEG.
Where is Egilsstaðir Airport located?
Egilsstaðir Airport is in Egilsstaðir, Eastern Region, Iceland, at 65.2833, -14.4014.
What time zone is Egilsstaðir Airport in?
Egilsstaðir 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 Egilsstaðir Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 6,070 ft (1,850 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Egilsstaðir Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN), about 53 km (33 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.