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Narsarsuaq Airport

IATA UAKICAO BGBW🇬🇱 Narsarsuaq
Coordinates
61.1596°N, 45.4247°W
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GL-KU
Time zone
Godthab(UTC-01:00)
Magnetic variation
20.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:22
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
23:22
Civil dusk
00:55

About 18h 28m 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 Narsarsuaq Airport

Narsarsuaq Airport

Narsarsuaq Airport is a heliport and former international airport in Narsarsuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland. Along with Kangerlussuaq Airport, for over 70 years it was one of only two civilian airports in Greenland capable of serving large aircraft. It previously served domestic as well as international destinations including to Denmark and Iceland.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

BGBW

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 246,004 ft / 1,830 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS119.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUUK SECTOR SOUTHClass GFIRGNDFL195
NARSARSUAQClass GType 23GND10000 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 Narsarsuaq Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Narsarsuaq Airport?

The ICAO code for Narsarsuaq Airport is BGBW, and its IATA code is UAK.

Where is Narsarsuaq Airport located?

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

How many runways does Narsarsuaq Airport have?

Narsarsuaq Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,004 ft / 1,830 m.

Which airlines fly to Narsarsuaq Airport?

Airlines historically serving Narsarsuaq Airport include Air Greenland (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Narsarsuaq Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Narsarsuaq Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Narsarsuaq Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Narsarsuaq Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Narsarsuaq Airport is approximately 20.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Narsarsuaq Airport?

The nearest airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is Qaqortoq Airport (JJU), about 30.2 nm to the sw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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