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Akureyri (BIAR/AEY) — Akureyri, Iceland

At a glance

Operating hours
07:00–23:00 UTC (on request)
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, 100LL
Tower
118.200
Runways
01/19
Elevation
6 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Aug 31
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 10:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: BIAR
  • Name: Akureyri
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 65.660004
  • Longitude: -18.072701
  • Elevation: 6 ft
  • Country: Iceland
  • Municipality: Akureyri
  • IATA Code: AEY
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: BIRD
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
  • Distance from City: 2.8 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 7874 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 45/F/A/X/T
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 01, ILS 19, VOR-DME (AKI), NDB (AR)
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 01), ILS CAT I (RWY 19), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: ILS RWY 01 installed 2010, ILS RWY 19 added 2020. Terrain caution. ARFF CAT VI (CAT VII with 10 min notice).

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.200 MHz
  • Ground: 118.200, ground, and tower control per AIP Iceland MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.700 MHz
  • ATIS: 136.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 07:00 – 23:00
Tuesday 07:00 – 23:00
Wednesday 07:00 – 23:00
Thursday 07:00 – 23:00
Friday 07:00 – 23:00
Saturday 07:00 – 23:00
Sunday 07:00 – 23:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: 07:00-23:00 UTC daily (Iceland is UTC year-round). O/T available on request. Christmas Eve & NYE: 07:00-16:00 UTC. Closed: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +354 424 5050
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +354 551 1022
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.innanlandsflugvellir.is/en/akureyri-airport/
  • Remarks: Operated by Innanlandsflugvellir (Isavia subsidiary). FBO: Iceland Aero Agents (IAA) +354 551 1022, after hours +354 842 2077

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: [email protected] / +354 424 4030
  • Remarks: IATA Level 2 (Schedules Facilitated). Handling mandatory. FBO: Iceland Aero Agents +354 551 1022, after-hours +354 842 2077.

Customs

  • Open: 00:00
  • Close: 23:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Customs available on request with advance notice. Schengen entry point.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Published in Isavia Regional Airport Charges document valid from 1 April 2026 — PDF not machine-readable; contact [email protected] or +354 424 5050 for current ISK/tonne rates
  • Parking Fee: ISK 6,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: ISK
  • Remarks: Handling mandatory. FBO: Iceland Aero Agents (IAA). Fee schedule published by Isavia — contact [email protected] or +354 424 5050.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-05
  • Remarks: Available via IAA FBO. Refueling hours: 09:00-18:00 UTC daily. Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-05
  • Remarks: Avgas available via IAA FBO. Refueling hours: 09:00-18:00 UTC daily.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Port of entry. Schengen entry point. Customs and immigration available on request with advance notice.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Northern Iceland. Arctic climate. Winter operations challenging.

Alternates

BIEG

  • ICAO: BIEG
  • Name: Egilsstadir
  • Distance (NM): 94.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Egilsstadir, eastern Iceland. Schengen entry.

Airport Services

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Iceland Permit Requirements

Fast Overflight: 1d Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 24 hours before departure
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights also require overflight/landing permits unless exempted as EU/EEA registered. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A1136/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
REF AD 2 BIAR 6-19 RNP Y RWY 19. ONLY FOR AIRCRAFT COMPLIANT WITH RTCA DO-229 REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS GAMMA RECEIVERS ONLY, THE LPV MINIMA SHALL BE READ AS FOLLOWS: CLIMB GRADIENT 2.5 PERCENT: CAT A 1030 (1025), CAT B 1050 (1045), CAT C 1060 (1055), CAT D 1070 (1065) CLIMB GRADIENT 4.0 PERCEN…
2026-10-01 12:47 UTC 2026-11-26 00:01 UTC
A1135/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
REF AD 2 BIAR 6-19 RNP Y RWY 19. ONLY FOR AIRCRAFT COMPLIANT WITH RTCA DO-229 REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS GAMMA RECEIVERS ONLY, THE LPV MINIMA SHALL BE READ AS FOLLOWS: CLIMB GRADIENT 2.5: CAT A 1030 (1025), CAT B 1050 (1045), CAT C 1060 (1055), CAT D 1070 (1065) CLIMB GRADIENT 4.0: CAT A 550 (545…
2026-10-01 12:46 UTC 2026-11-26 00:01 UTC
A0735/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
REF AD 2 BIAR 6-17 RNP X RWY 19 AND AD 2 BIAR 6-19 RNP Y RWY 19. LPV MINIMA SHALL BE RAISED TO THE RESPECTIVE LNAV/VNAV MINIMA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ICAO ELECTRONIC BULLETIN 2026/13.
2026-08-05 14:45 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-08-05 14:45 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of BIAR?
Akureyri operates from 07:00 to 23:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at BIAR?
The tower frequency at Akureyri is 118.200 MHz.
What fuel is available at BIAR?
Akureyri offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Does BIAR require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights also require overflight/landing permits unless exempted as EU/EEA registered. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Iceland
Is customs available at BIAR?
Yes, customs at Akureyri is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Where is BIAR located?
Akureyri (BIAR) is located in Akureyri, Iceland.
What is the IATA code for BIAR?
The IATA code for Akureyri is AEY.
Does BIAR have an ILS approach?
Yes, Akureyri has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is BIAR a port of entry?
Yes, Akureyri is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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