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BIGR
Grímsey Airport · Grímsey
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
66 ft / 20 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 1,150 ft · asphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Grímsey Airport (BIGR), located in Grímsey, 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 66 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
Grímsey Airport
ICAO / IATA
BIGR / GRY
Municipality
Grímsey
Country
Region
IS-6 — Northeastern Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
66 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 1,150 ft / 351 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: asphalt
Heading: 160° / 340°
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: asphalt
Heading: 160° / 340°
RWY 17 (160°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (340°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026