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Nuuk International Airport

IATA GOHICAO BGGH🇬🇱 Nuuk
Coordinates
64.1911°N, 51.6791°W
Elevation
283 ft (86 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GL-SE
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
23.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
04:34
Sunset
00:32

About 19h 58m 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 Nuuk International Airport

Nuuk Airport is an international airport serving Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The airport is the hub and technical base for Air Greenland, the flag carrier airline of Greenland. International routes are also provided by Icelandair on a year-round basis and SAS and United Airlines seasonally.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

BGGH

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 227,217 ft / 2,200 m148 ftAsphLightedOpen
05 / 233,117 ft / 950 m98 ftAspLightedClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS119.100 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
05:30 - 23:59
Contact
Services
ParkingATMWi-fiSelf service Check-inLoungeCafeSnack machineBeverage machineChanging stationKids areaDuty Free

Nuuk Airport offers various services including parking and transport options.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUUK TMA AClass CTMA6500 ft MSLFL195
NUUK TMA BClass CTMA2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NUUK SECTOR SOUTHClass GFIRGNDFL195
NUUK SECTOR NORTHClass GFIRGNDFL195
NUUK FIZClass GRMZGND2500 ft MSL
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 Nuuk International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇬🇱 More airports in Greenland📘 Flying in Greenland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nuuk International Airport?

The ICAO code for Nuuk International Airport is BGGH, and its IATA code is GOH.

Where is Nuuk International Airport located?

Nuuk International Airport is large airport located in Nuuk, Greenland, at an elevation of 283 ft (86 m).

How many runways does Nuuk International Airport have?

Nuuk International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,217 ft / 2,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Nuuk International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Nuuk International Airport include Air Greenland, Air Iceland (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nuuk International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Nuuk International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nuuk International Airport in?

Nuuk International Airport is in the America/Godthab time zone (UTC-01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nuuk International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuuk International Airport is approximately 23.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nuuk International Airport?

The nearest airport to Nuuk International Airport is Maniitsoq Airport (JSU), about 80.1 nm to the nnw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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