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BIAR
Akureyri International Airport · Akureyri
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 8,858 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Akureyri International Airport (BIAR), located in Akureyri, Iceland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Akureyri International Airport
ICAO / IATA
BIAR / AEY
Municipality
Akureyri
Country
Region
IS-6 — Northeastern Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
6 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,858 ft / 2,700 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 356° / 176°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 356° / 176°
RWY 01 (356°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (176°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ACC REYKJAVIK ACC
119.70 MHz
RDR RADAR
118.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026