Skip to content
The Pilots Desk
Heliport

Nuussuaq Heliport

IATA NSQICAO BGNULocal NUS🇬🇱 Nuussuaq
Coordinates
74.1099°N, 57.0650°W
Elevation
184 ft (56 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GL-AV
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
32.3° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
08:57
Sunrise
10:16
Sunset
18:54
Civil dusk
20:14

About 8h 38m 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 Nuussuaq Heliport

Nuussuaq Heliport

Nuussuaq Heliport is a heliport in Nuussuaq, 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

BGNU
Checking for pilot reports…

NOTAMs

BGNU

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

Loading live flights…

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

Where you can fly from here

Loading current routes…

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.

Loading live traffic…

Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

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 Nuussuaq Heliport?

The ICAO code for Nuussuaq Heliport is BGNU, and its IATA code is NSQ.

Where is Nuussuaq Heliport located?

Nuussuaq Heliport is heliport located in Nuussuaq, Greenland, at an elevation of 184 ft (56 m).

Which airlines fly to Nuussuaq Heliport?

Airlines historically serving Nuussuaq Heliport include Air Greenland (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nuussuaq Heliport?

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

What time zone is Nuussuaq Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nuussuaq Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuussuaq Heliport is approximately 32.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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