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Heliport

Arsuk Heliport

IATA JRKICAO BGAR🇬🇱 Arsuk
Coordinates
61.1768°N, 48.4197°W
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GL-SE
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
21.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
21:33
Civil dusk
22:21

About 14h 34m 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 Arsuk Heliport

Arsuk Heliport is a heliport in Arsuk, a village in the Sermersooq municipality in southwestern Greenland. The heliport is considered a helistop because it does not have a terminal building.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

BGAR

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1130 ft / 40 m130 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUUK SECTOR SOUTHClass 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 Arsuk Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Arsuk Heliport?

The ICAO code for Arsuk Heliport is BGAR, and its IATA code is JRK.

Where is Arsuk Heliport located?

Arsuk Heliport is heliport located in Arsuk, Greenland, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Arsuk Heliport have?

Arsuk Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 130 ft / 40 m.

What time zone is Arsuk Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Arsuk Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Arsuk Heliport is approximately 21.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Arsuk Heliport?

The nearest airport to Arsuk Heliport is Paamiut Airport (JFR), about 61.7 nm to the nw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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