Does BIEG require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Egilsstadir (Iceland).

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Egilsstadir

Egilsstadir (BIEG/EGS) serves Egilsstadir, Iceland. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 76 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: BIEG
Name: Egilsstadir
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 65.283302
Longitude: -14.4014
Elevation: 76 ft
Country: Iceland
Municipality: Egilsstadir
IATA Code: EGS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
Distance from City: 2.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 6562 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB
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

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: ISK 10,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: ISK 5,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: ISK
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at BIEG.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at BIEG.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. Egilsstadir, eastern Iceland. Schengen entry.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Eastern Iceland. Fjord region. Weather can be challenging.

Alternates

BIAR

ICAO: BIAR
Name: Akureyri
Distance (NM): 94.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Akureyri, northern Iceland. Schengen entry point.

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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Nearby Airports

BINF Norðfjörður Airport 19 NM BIBF Borgarfjörður eystri Airport 20 NM BIFF Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport 23 NM BIVO Vopnafjörður Airport 29 NM BIBV Breiðdalsvík Airport 31 NM BIDV Djúpivogur Airport 39 NM BIBK Bakkafjörður Airport 46 NM BIHE Herðubreiðarlindir Airport 45 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at BIEG?: Egilsstadir offers Jet A-1.
Does BIEG require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Egilsstadir (Iceland).

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