Gunnarsholt Airport
Gunnarsholt, Iceland
Gunnarsholt Airport
Small Icelandic airfield serving the South Iceland interior.
- ›Located in South Iceland near the Rangá river region.
- ›The Gunnarsholt area is associated with Iceland's forestation and land reclamation programs.
- ›The airfield is classified as a general aviation facility with no scheduled commercial service.
- ›No IATA code is assigned to this airport.
- ›The surrounding region is part of the historically significant Hekla volcanic zone.
Gunnarsholt Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in the South Iceland region, serving the rural community of Gunnarsholt. It operates primarily for light aircraft, agricultural flights, and local utility purposes rather than scheduled commercial service. The airfield reflects Iceland's tradition of small regional strips that provide essential connectivity across the island's remote interior.
- General Aviation Facility — A basic airfield facility catering to light aircraft with minimal passenger infrastructure.
- Private car or arranged pickup — the primary access method
- Rental car from nearby Selfoss or Hella towns
- Taxi services from Selfoss (approximately 20–30 km away)
- Hotel Selfoss, Selfoss
- Guesthouse Árból, Selfoss
- Hótel Rangá, near Hella
- Fosshotel Hekla, South Iceland
There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Visitors should plan meals in nearby Selfoss, which offers cafes, petrol station snack bars, and local restaurants. The surrounding South Iceland region is known for lamb dishes and fresh dairy products available at farm shops along Route 1.
- Arrange ground transport well in advance as no public transport serves the airfield directly.
- Weather in South Iceland changes rapidly — check conditions before any light aircraft flight.
- Selfoss is the nearest service town for fuel, food, and accommodation.
- The surrounding area offers access to Þórsmörk, Hekla volcano, and the Golden Circle route.
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