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Egilsstadir (BIEG/EGS) — Egilsstadir, Iceland

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Runways
03/21
Elevation
76 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: BIEG
  • Name: Egilsstadir
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 65.283302
  • Longitude: -14.4014
  • Elevation: 76 ft
  • Country: Iceland
  • Municipality: Egilsstadir
  • IATA Code: EGS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
  • Distance from City: 2.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 6562 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: ISK 10,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: ISK 5,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: ISK
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at BIEG.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at BIEG.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Port of entry. Egilsstadir, eastern Iceland. Schengen entry.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Eastern Iceland. Fjord region. Weather can be challenging.

Alternates

BIAR

  • ICAO: BIAR
  • Name: Akureyri
  • Distance (NM): 94.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Schengen entry point. Customs and immigration available on request with advance notice.

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

OTHER:SWBI0695/26
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SWBI0695 BIEG 10281502 (SNOWTAM 0695 BIEG 10281502 03 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR WET/WET/WET )
2026-10-28 15:02 UTC 2026-10-28 23:02 UTC
OTHER:SWBI0694/26
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SWBI0694 BIEG 10280825 (SNOWTAM 0694 BIEG 10280825 03 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR WET/WET/WET )
2026-10-28 08:25 UTC 2026-10-28 16:25 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at BIEG?
Egilsstadir offers Jet A-1.
Does BIEG 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
Where is BIEG located?
Egilsstadir (BIEG) is located in Egilsstadir, Iceland.
What is the IATA code for BIEG?
The IATA code for Egilsstadir is EGS.
Is BIEG a port of entry?
Yes, Egilsstadir is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.