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Iceland's Arctic Circle island airport on Grímsey.
Location
Grímsey, Iceland
Grímsey Airport (IATA: GRY, ICAO: BIGR) serves the small island of Grímsey, located approximately 41 kilometres north of the Icelandic mainland and bisected by the Arctic Circle. The airport provides a vital transport link for the island's small permanent population, which numbers fewer than 100 residents, as well as for tourists who visit to cross the Arctic Circle.
The airport features a short unpaved or paved gravel-type runway suitable only for small propeller aircraft. Regular scheduled services connect Grímsey to Akureyri on the mainland, making it an essential lifeline for the island community. The flight from Akureyri takes approximately 25 minutes.
Terminals
The airport has a very small, basic terminal building consistent with its minimal passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the island is extremely limited, with the airport located close to the main settlement of Sandvík and accessible on foot or by local vehicle.
Airlines here
Eagle Air (Flugfélag Íslands subsidiary or independent operator) has historically operated scheduled flights between Grímsey and Akureyri.
Notable facts
- ›Grímsey island is the only inhabited Icelandic territory that lies within the Arctic Circle.
- ›The flight from Akureyri to Grímsey takes approximately 25 minutes.
- ›The island has a permanent population of fewer than 100 people.
- ›A ferry service also connects Grímsey to the Icelandic mainland as an alternative to flying.
- ›Visitors often travel to Grímsey specifically to stand on the Arctic Circle marker.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
