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Hrísey Airport

Hrísey, Iceland

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Hrísey Airport

Hrísey, Iceland
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Small island airstrip serving Hrísey in Eyjafjörður fjord.

Location
Hrísey, Iceland
Hrísey Airport (ICAO: BIHY) is a small general aviation airstrip located on Hrísey, a small island in Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland. The island is sometimes called 'the Queen of Eyjafjörður' and is accessible primarily by ferry from Árskógssandur on the mainland. The airstrip serves light aircraft and occasional charter or private flights, supplementing the ferry as a means of reaching this small, sparsely populated island. Scheduled commercial airline service is not operated from this facility. Hrísey island has a population of only a few hundred residents, and the airport reflects the modest aviation infrastructure typical of Iceland's smaller inhabited islands.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the small island is limited; the primary connection to the mainland is via ferry service to Árskógssandur.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Hrísey Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Hrísey is the second-largest island off the Icelandic coast.
  • ›The island is located in Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord.
  • ›The airstrip supports only light general aviation and private aircraft.
  • ›Ferry service remains the main transport link between Hrísey and the mainland.
  • ›The island has a population of only a few hundred people.
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A quiet island strip connecting Hrísey to Iceland's northern coast

Hrísey Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the island of Hrísey, located in Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland. The island is known as the 'Pearl of Eyjafjörður' and the airport provides a vital air link for residents and visitors who would otherwise rely solely on ferry connections. The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the island's population of fewer than two hundred people.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-strip general aviation facility with minimal passenger infrastructure.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pickup arranged by locals or accommodation hosts
  • Walking — the island is small and most destinations are reachable on foot
  • Ferry service between Hrísey and Árskógssandur on the mainland
Nearby Hotels
  • Brekka Guesthouse Hrísey
  • Hrísey Cottages
Dining

There are no dining options at the airstrip itself. The island has a small café and a limited number of local eateries near the harbour, best suited for light meals and refreshments. Visitors are advised to bring supplies if arriving outside regular business hours.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight availability well in advance as scheduled services are extremely limited or charter-only.
  • The ferry from Árskógssandur is a reliable alternative if flights are unavailable.
  • Hrísey is known for its Arctic tern colony — be prepared for nesting season activity in summer.
  • Weather in Eyjafjörður can change rapidly; build flexibility into your travel schedule.

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