Airports / Iceland / VEY
Vestmannaeyjar Airport.
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland · 326 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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24 ratings
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Operators based
326
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
Overview
Located in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Vestmannaeyjar Airport (BIVM / VEY) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 326 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into VEY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV, 61 nm), Keflavik International Airport (KEF, 70 nm), and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN, 143 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 3,937-foot paved runway, VEY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from VEY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Vestmannaeyjar.
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Field capability
ICAO
BIVM
IATA
VEY
FAA / Local
BIVM
Elevation
326 ft
Coordinates
63.4243° N · 20.2789° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Iceland fields
state range 6–1,030 ft
At 326 ft, VEY sits higher than 85% of the 13 Iceland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,937 ft
- 12/303,937 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/213,806 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,937 ft
VEY's 3,937 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 61nmRKVReykjavík Domestic AirportReykjavík
- 70nmKEFKeflavik International AirportReykjavík
- 143nmHFNHornafjörður AirportHöfn
- 146nmAEYAkureyri International AirportAkureyri
- 158nmBIUBildudalur AirportBildudalur
- 160nmMVAMývatn AirportMyvatn
Location
Open the full mapBIVM · Vestmannaeyjar Airport · Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VEY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,147 nm | 5h 24m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,299 nm | 5h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,482 nm | 6h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,615 nm | 6h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,869 nm | 7h 4m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,989 nm | 7h 21m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,128 nm | 7h 40m |
| Denver (DEN) | 3,161 nm | 7h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VEY?
- Vestmannaeyjar Airport's longest paved runway is 3,937 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VEY?
- Vestmannaeyjar Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,937 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VEY?
- The closest alternate is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 61 nm away, followed by Keflavik International Airport (KEF) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VEY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 5h 24m (2,147 nm), New York about 5h 45m (2,299 nm), Washington DC about 6h 10m (2,482 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.