Regional airport · Egilsstadir, Iceland
Egilsstadir
- Elevation
- 76 ft
- Coordinates
- 65°17′N 14°24′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Field information
BIEG runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Egilsstadir (BIEG/EGS) has one runway, 03/21, 7,054 ft (2,150 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0900-1800Z. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BIEG, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Country
Iceland
IS
Municipality
Egilsstaðir
Elevation
76 ft
Position
65.2833, -14.4014
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
0900-1800Z
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Runways · BIEG
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,054 ft (2,150 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BIEG.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Egilsstadir (BIEG / EGS) in Egilsstadir, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BIEG is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at BIEG
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at BIEG
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BIEG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at BIEG
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BIEG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BIEG
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BIEG: 65° 17′ 0″ N 14° 24′ 5″ W; elevation 76 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Egilsstadir
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Egilsstadir. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BIEG.
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Cargo Operations at BIEG
Support for freighter operations into BIEG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into BIEG?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Egilsstadir — one desk for the whole trip.