Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Iceland

BIARAEY

Akureyri International Airport

Akureyri, Iceland

ICAO

BIAR

IATA

AEY

Category

International Hub

Elevation

6 ft

Country

Iceland

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at BIAR

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Akureyri International Airport (BIAR / AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

BIAR is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Iceland

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Iceland.

Applicable permit lead times for Iceland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Iceland are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at BIAR

Direct FBO and handler coordination at BIAR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Akureyri International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at BIAR

Fuel on record at Akureyri International Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to BIAR

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for BIAR: 65° 39′ 25″ N 18° 4′ 19″ W; elevation 6 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in Akureyri

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Akureyri.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BIAR.

Cargo Operations at BIAR

Support for freighter operations into BIAR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Akureyri International Airport

Latitude
65° 39′ 25″ N
Longitude
18° 4′ 19″ W
ICAO code
BIAR
IATA code
AEY
Municipality
Akureyri
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 6
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To AEY?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for BIAR.

Submit flight inquiry for BIAR

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – BIAR

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Akureyri International Airport?

The ICAO code is BIAR and the IATA code is AEY.

Is Jet A1 available at BIAR?

Yes. Fuel on record at Akureyri International Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at BIAR?

Akureyri International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

What time zone does BIAR operate in?

Akureyri International Airport operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for BIAR?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for BIAR.