Medium airport · Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland
Grímsey Airport
Grímsey Airport (Icelandic: Grímseyjarflugvöllur [ˈkrimsˌeiːjarˌflʏɣˌvœtlʏr̥]) (IATA: GRY, ICAO: BIGR) is an airport serving Grímsey, a small Icelandic island 40 kilometres (25 mi) off the north coast of the main island of Iceland. Its IATA code is GRY. Its ICAO code is BIGR. It has 1 runway, longest 3,399 ft (Asphalt). Elevation 66 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GRY |
| ICAO code | BIGR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,399 ft (Asphalt) |
| Elevation | 66 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 66.5458° N, 18.0173° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Grímsey Airport is known for
Grímsey Airport (Icelandic: Grímseyjarflugvöllur [ˈkrimsˌeiːjarˌflʏɣˌvœtlʏr̥]) (IATA: GRY, ICAO: BIGR) is an airport serving Grímsey, a small Icelandic island 40 kilometres (25 mi) off the north coast of the main island of Iceland.
Official website: https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/grimsey-airport — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Grímsey Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jökulsárgljúfur National Park · Iceland · 60.1 miles away
- Vatnajökull National Park · Iceland · 144.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport (Icelandic: Grímseyjarflugvöllur [ˈkrimsˌeiːjarˌflʏɣˌvœtlʏr̥]) (IATA: GRY, ICAO: BIGR) is an airport serving Grímsey, a small Icelandic island 40 kilometres (25 mi) off the north coast of the main island of Iceland.
What is the airport code for Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport — its IATA code is GRY and its ICAO code is BIGR.
Where is Grímsey Airport located?
Grímsey Airport serves Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland. Its coordinates are 66.5458° N, 18.0173° W.
How high is Grímsey Airport?
Grímsey Airport sits at 66 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31549
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%ADmsey_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.