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Niaqornaarsuk Heliport

ICAO BGNK🇬🇱 Niaqornaarsuk
Coordinates
68.2364°N, 52.8521°W
Elevation
152 ft (46 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GL-QK
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
26.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
22:21
Civil dusk
23:31

About 15h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Niaqornaarsuk Heliport

Niaqornaarsuk Heliport is a heliport in Niaqornaarsuk, a village in Avannaata municipality in western Greenland. The heliport is considered a helistop, and is served by Air Greenland as part of a government contract.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

BGNK

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUUK TMA AClass CTMA6500 ft MSLFL195
SONDRESTROMClass ECTA6500 ft MSLFL195
NUUK SECTOR NORTHClass GFIRGNDFL195
BGGL FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Greenland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Niaqornaarsuk Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Niaqornaarsuk Heliport?

The ICAO code for Niaqornaarsuk Heliport is BGNK.

Where is Niaqornaarsuk Heliport located?

Niaqornaarsuk Heliport is heliport located in Niaqornaarsuk, Greenland, at an elevation of 152 ft (46 m).

What time zone is Niaqornaarsuk Heliport in?

Niaqornaarsuk Heliport is in the America/Godthab time zone (UTC-01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Niaqornaarsuk Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Niaqornaarsuk Heliport is approximately 26.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Niaqornaarsuk Heliport?

The nearest airport to Niaqornaarsuk Heliport is Aasiaat Airport (JEG), about 29.2 nm to the n, followed by Ilulissat Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Niaqornaarsuk Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.