Airport code
AEY — Akureyri Airport
AEY is the IATA code for Akureyri Airport, an airport serving Akureyri, Iceland. Its ICAO code is BIAR, and it operates in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 65.6600, -18.0727 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).
Overview
About Akureyri Airport
Akureyri Airport is an international airport in Akureyri, Iceland, three kilometres south of the town centre.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AEY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | BIAR |
| Airport name | Akureyri Airport |
| City | Akureyri |
| Country | Iceland |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 65.6600 |
| Longitude | -18.0727 |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Akureyri Airport?
The IATA code for Akureyri Airport is AEY.
What is the ICAO code for Akureyri Airport?
The ICAO code for Akureyri Airport is BIAR.
Where is AEY airport located?
Akureyri Airport (AEY) is located in Akureyri, Iceland.
What time zone is AEY in?
Akureyri Airport operates in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to AEY?
The nearest airport to Akureyri Airport (AEY) is Grímsey Airport (GRY) in Grímsey/Sandvík, about 99 km away.
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