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Kangersuatsiaq Heliport

IATA KGQICAO BGKSLocal KAQ🇬🇱 Kangersuatsiaq
Coordinates
72.3811°N, 55.5366°W
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GL-AV
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
30.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:43
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
23:02
Civil dusk
00:45

About 16h 37m 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 Kangersuatsiaq Heliport

Kangersuatsiaq Heliport

Kangersuatsiaq Heliport is a heliport in Kangersuatsiaq, a village in the Upernavik Archipelago of 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, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

BGKS
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NOTAMs

BGKS

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 (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 Kangersuatsiaq Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kangersuatsiaq Heliport?

The ICAO code for Kangersuatsiaq Heliport is BGKS, and its IATA code is KGQ.

Where is Kangersuatsiaq Heliport located?

Kangersuatsiaq Heliport is heliport located in Kangersuatsiaq, Greenland, at an elevation of 112 ft (34 m).

Which airlines fly to Kangersuatsiaq Heliport?

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historically serving Kangersuatsiaq Heliport include Air Greenland (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kangersuatsiaq Heliport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Kangersuatsiaq Heliport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kangersuatsiaq Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kangersuatsiaq Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kangersuatsiaq Heliport is approximately 30.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kangersuatsiaq Heliport?

The nearest airport to Kangersuatsiaq Heliport is Upernavik Airport (JUV), about 26.8 nm to the nnw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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