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Gjögur Airport (BIGJ/GJR) — Gjögur, Iceland

At a glance

Runways: 05/23
Elevation: 83 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: BIGJ
Name: Gjögur Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 65.9953
Longitude: -21.3269
Elevation: 83 ft
Country: Iceland
Municipality: Gjögur
IATA Code: GJR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 927m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
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: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers BIGJ. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

BIHK Hólmavík Airport 20 NM BIAE Arngerðareyri Airport 26 NM BIRS Reykjanes Airport 27 NM BIBI Baeir Airport 31 NM BIBL Hjaltabakki Airport 33 NM BIKJ Kroksfjard-Arnes Airport 35 NM BISH Stora-Holt Airport 39 NM BIMN Melanes Airport 39 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BIGJ 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 BIGJ located?: Gjögur Airport (BIGJ) is located in Gjögur, Iceland.
What is the IATA code for BIGJ?: The IATA code for Gjögur Airport is GJR.
How long is the runway at BIGJ?: The main runway at Gjögur Airport (05/23) measures 927m.

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