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Nuugaatsiaq Heliport

IATA JUUICAO BGNQLocal NUG🇬🇱 Nuugaatsiaq
Coordinates
71.5388°N, 53.2050°W
Elevation
57 ft (17 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GL-AV
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
29.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
22:46
Civil dusk
00:19

About 16h 22m 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 Nuugaatsiaq Heliport

Nuugaatsiaq Heliport is a heliport in Nuugaatsiaq, a village in the Avannaata municipality in northwestern 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

BGNQ

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.

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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 Nuugaatsiaq Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nuugaatsiaq Heliport?

The ICAO code for Nuugaatsiaq Heliport is BGNQ, and its IATA code is JUU.

Where is Nuugaatsiaq Heliport located?

Nuugaatsiaq Heliport is heliport located in Nuugaatsiaq, Greenland, at an elevation of 57 ft (17 m).

Which airlines fly to Nuugaatsiaq Heliport?

Airlines historically serving Nuugaatsiaq Heliport include Air Greenland (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nuugaatsiaq Heliport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Nuugaatsiaq Heliport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nuugaatsiaq Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nuugaatsiaq Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuugaatsiaq Heliport is approximately 29.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nuugaatsiaq Heliport?

The nearest airport to Nuugaatsiaq Heliport is Qaarsut Airport (JQA), about 49.3 nm to the sse.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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