Aasiaat Airport (BGAA)
Medium airport · Aasiaat, Qeqertalik Municipality, Greenland
Airport data
| Name | Aasiaat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BGAA |
| IATA | JEG |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°43'18" W 52°47'5" 68.72180, -52.78470 |
| Location | Aasiaat, Qeqertalik Municipality, Greenland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | — | UNK | No |
Aasiaat Airport at a glance
Aasiaat Airport is a medium airport in Aasiaat, Qeqertalik Municipality, Greenland, known to airline systems as JEG. The field elevation of 74 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BGAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 2,621 ft (799 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BGAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Aasiaat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilulissat Airport | BGJN | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Sisimiut Airport | BGSS | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Kangerlussuaq International Airport | BGSF | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Nuuk International Airport | BGGH | 506 km (273 NM) |
| Kulusuk Airport | BGKK | 759 km (410 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aasiaat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 74 ft field elevation of Aasiaat Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Greenland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Aasiaat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aasiaat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aasiaat Airport is BGAA, and its IATA code is JEG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aasiaat Airport above sea level?
Aasiaat Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aasiaat Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.7218, -52.7847 — in Aasiaat, Qeqertalik Municipality, Greenland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ilulissat Airport, about 90 km away.
Does BGAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BGAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Aasiaat Airport?
Aasiaat Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 2,621 ft (799 m) with a UNK surface.