Regional airport · Grimsey, Iceland
Grimsey
- Elevation
- 66 ft
- Coordinates
- 66°33′N 18°01′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Field information
BIGR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Grimsey (BIGR/GRY) has one runway, 17/35, 3,399 ft (1,036 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BIGR, 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
Grímsey/Sandvík
Elevation
66 ft
Position
66.5458, -18.0173
Traffic level
High
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · BIGR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,399 ft (1,036 m) | 80 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BIGR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Grimsey (BIGR / GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BIGR 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 BIGR
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at BIGR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BIGR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at BIGR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BIGR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BIGR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BIGR: 66° 32′ 45″ N 18° 1′ 2″ W; elevation 66 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Grimsey
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Grimsey. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BIGR.
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Cargo Operations at BIGR
Support for freighter operations into BIGR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BIGR sits in the network
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Operating into BIGR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Grimsey — one desk for the whole trip.