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BIVM
Vestmannaeyjar Airport · Vestmannaeyjar
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
326 ft / 99 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vestmannaeyjar Airport (BIVM), located in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 326 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
Vestmannaeyjar Airport
ICAO / IATA
BIVM / VEY
Municipality
Vestmannaeyjar
Country
Region
IS-8 — Southern Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
326 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,934 ft / 1,199 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 110° / 290°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 110° / 290°
RWY 12 (110°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (290°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,806 ft / 1,160 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 19° / 199°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 19° / 199°
RWY 03 (19°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (199°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ACC REYKJAVIK ACC
119.70 MHz
DEP REYKJAVIK DEP
119.00 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026