EGS

Egilsstaðir Airport

Egilsstadir · IcelandICAO BIEG

Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS) is an airport serving Egilsstadir, Iceland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 65° 16' 59.9" N, 14° 24' 5.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik (GMT+0).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

76/ 23m

Atlantic/Reykjavik

GMT+0

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Airport Details

IATA Code

EGS

ICAO Code

BIEG

City

Egilsstadir

Country

Iceland

Elevation

76 ft

Local Time

05:33 PM (GMT+0)

Coordinates

Latitude:65.2833°

Longitude:-14.4014°

Popular Routes from EGS

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
RKV	Reykjavik, Iceland	237 mi	0h 57m	short-haul	97 kg	View

Airlines Operating at EGS

1 active airline serving Egilsstaðir Airport.

Air Iceland

NYIceland

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Egilsstaðir Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Akureyri Airport	AEY	Akureyri	Iceland	175 km

Other Airports in Iceland

Keflavik International Airport

KEFKeflavik

Reykjavik Airport

RKVReykjavik

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 65° 16' 59.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 14° 24' 5.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 65.283302
Longitude (Decimal): -14.401400
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
UTC Offset: GMT+0
Current Local Time: 05:33 PM
Elevation (ft): 76 ft
Elevation (m): 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Egilsstaðir Airport?

The IATA code for Egilsstaðir Airport is EGS, and its ICAO code is BIEG. The airport is located in Egilsstadir, Iceland.

How many destinations can you fly to from EGS?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS) in Egilsstadir, Iceland.

What airlines fly from EGS?

There are 1 airlines operating from EGS, including Air Iceland.

What timezone is Egilsstaðir Airport in?

Egilsstaðir Airport is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone (GMT+0). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Egilsstaðir Airport?

Egilsstaðir Airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 meters) above sea level.

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