Egilsstaðir Airport

The only scheduled carrier is Icelandair with flights to Reykjavík. Its IATA code is EGS. Its ICAO code is BIEG. It has 1 runway, longest 6,070 ft (ASP). Elevation 76 ft.

IATA EGSICAO BIEG1 runway, longest 6,070 ft (ASP)IcelandMedium airport

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Airport facts

Location	Egilsstaðir, Iceland
IATA code	EGS
ICAO code	BIEG
Type	Medium airport
Runways	1 runway, longest 6,070 ft (ASP)
Elevation	76 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	65.2833° N, 14.4014° W

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What Egilsstaðir Airport is known for

The only scheduled carrier is Icelandair with flights to Reykjavík.

History

It is designated as an international airport and port of entry by the Icelandic government, but as of 2024 has no scheduled international flights.

How to get there

The airport is located approximately 2 km from the town of Egilsstaðir, which is approximately a 25 minute walk or 2 minute car trip. The town of Egilsstaðir is the largest in Eastern Iceland, and the airport serves as a gateway to the region. The airport is located on the ring road (Route 1). The towns of Seyðisfjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður, Stöðvarfjörður, Eskifjörður and Fáskúrðsfjörður in the eastfjords are less than an hour away by car. The eastern highlands of Iceland as well as the towns of Bakkafjörður and Djúpivogur are also in the wider vicinity. Taxis are available at the airport. The airport has several car rental options available, such as Höldur/Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Budget.