Grímsey Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland. Its IATA code is GRY and its ICAO code is BIGR. The airport lies at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 3,399 ft (1,036 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GRY
- ICAO code
- BIGR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- 66.5458, -18.0173
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,399 ft · 1,036 m | 80 ft · 24 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Grímsey Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AEY Akureyri International Airport | Akureyri, Iceland | 99 km · 62 mi |
| THO Þórshöfn Airport | Þórshöfn, Iceland | 125 km · 78 mi |
| VPN Vopnafjörður Airport | Vopnafjörður, Iceland | 169 km · 105 mi |
| EGS Egilsstaðir Airport | Egilsstaðir, Iceland | 216 km · 134 mi |
| IFJ Ísafjörður Airport | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 235 km · 146 mi |
| HFN Hornafjörður Airport | Höfn, Iceland | 281 km · 175 mi |
| RKV Reykjavík Domestic Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 324 km · 201 mi |
| KEF Keflavik International Airport | Reykjavík, Iceland | 356 km · 221 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GRY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 1,939 | 1,205 | 1,047 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,276 | 1,414 | 1,229 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,368 | 1,471 | 1,279 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,991 | 2,480 | 2,155 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,434 | 2,755 | 2,394 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,577 | 3,465 | 3,011 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,714 | 4,172 | 3,625 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,015 | 4,359 | 3,788 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,334 | 4,557 | 3,960 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,547 | 4,689 | 4,075 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,637 | 4,745 | 4,123 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,506 | 5,285 | 4,593 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,286 | 6,392 | 5,554 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,013 | 6,843 | 5,946 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,221 | 6,972 | 6,059 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,322 | 10,142 | 8,813 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Grímsey Airport?
The IATA code of Grímsey Airport is GRY and its ICAO code is BIGR.
Where is Grímsey Airport located?
Grímsey Airport is in Grímsey/Sandvík, Northeastern Region, Iceland, at 66.5458, -18.0173.
What time zone is Grímsey Airport in?
Grímsey 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 Grímsey Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 3,399 ft (1,036 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Grímsey Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Akureyri International Airport (AEY), about 99 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.