Flatey
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Flatey
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Flatey is an island on Skjálfandi bay located about 8.7 kilometres from Húsavík, in northern Iceland. Its name in Icelandic means "flat island"; its highest point is only about 22 metres above mean sea level, hence its name.
Flatey
- Type: Abandoned airfield
- Category: transportation
- Location: Northeast, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
66.16084° or 66° 9′ 39″ northLongitude
-17.87639° or 17° 52′ 35″ westElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
9CR4546F+8CGeoNames ID
11711123
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