Medium airport · Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Egilsstaðir Airport
The only scheduled carrier is Icelandair with flights to Reykjavík. Its IATA code is EGS. Its ICAO code is BIEG. It has 1 runway, longest 6,070 ft (ASP). Elevation 76 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Egilsstaðir, Iceland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EGS |
| ICAO code | BIEG |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,070 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 76 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 65.2833° N, 14.4014° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Egilsstaðir Airport is known for
The only scheduled carrier is Icelandair with flights to Reykjavík.
History
It is designated as an international airport and port of entry by the Icelandic government, but as of 2024 has no scheduled international flights.
How to get there
The airport is located approximately 2 km from the town of Egilsstaðir, which is approximately a 25 minute walk or 2 minute car trip. The town of Egilsstaðir is the largest in Eastern Iceland, and the airport serves as a gateway to the region. The airport is located on the ring road (Route 1). The towns of Seyðisfjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður, Stöðvarfjörður, Eskifjörður and Fáskúrðsfjörður in the eastfjords are less than an hour away by car. The eastern highlands of Iceland as well as the towns of Bakkafjörður and Djúpivogur are also in the wider vicinity. Taxis are available at the airport. The airport has several car rental options available, such as Höldur/Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Budget.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Egilsstaðir Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jökulsárgljúfur National Park · Iceland · 74.7 miles away
- Vatnajökull National Park · Iceland · 93.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Norðfjörður Airport
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23.3 miles awayVopnafjörður Airport
32.8 miles awayBreiðdalsvík Airport
35.6 miles awayDjúpivogur Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Egilsstaðir Airport?
The only scheduled carrier is Icelandair with flights to Reykjavík.
What is the airport code for Egilsstaðir Airport?
Egilsstaðir Airport — its IATA code is EGS and its ICAO code is BIEG.
Where is Egilsstaðir Airport located?
Egilsstaðir Airport serves Egilsstaðir, Iceland. Its coordinates are 65.2833° N, 14.4014° W.
How do I get to Egilsstaðir Airport?
The airport is located approximately 2 km from the town of Egilsstaðir, which is approximately a 25 minute walk or 2 minute car trip. The town of Egilsstaðir is the largest in Eastern Iceland, and the airport serves as a gateway to the region.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#119
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egilssta%C3%B0ir_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.
