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Regional Airport · Iceland

BIGRGRY

Grímsey Airport

Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland

ICAO

BIGR

IATA

GRY

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

66 ft

Country

Iceland

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at BIGR

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Grímsey Airport (BIGR / GRY) in Grímsey/Sandvík, Iceland, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

BIGR is listed in our network as a regional airport 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 BIGR

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

Grímsey Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

Fuel Planning for BIGR

No fuel supply is recorded at Grímsey Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

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′ 46″ N 18° 1′ 1″ W; elevation 66 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in Grímsey/Sandvík

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

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

Cargo Operations at BIGR

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

Field Information

Grímsey Airport

Latitude
66° 32′ 46″ N
Longitude
18° 1′ 1″ W
ICAO code
BIGR
IATA code
GRY
Municipality
Grímsey/Sandvík
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 3
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To GRY?

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

Submit flight inquiry for BIGR

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – BIGR

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Grímsey Airport?

The ICAO code is BIGR and the IATA code is GRY.

Is Jet A1 available at BIGR?

No fuel supply is recorded at Grímsey Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at BIGR?

Grímsey Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

What time zone does BIGR operate in?

Grímsey Airport operates on UTC+0.

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

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 BIGR.