Ilulissat Airport (BGJN)
Medium airport · Ilulissat, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland
Airport data
| Name | Ilulissat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BGJN |
| IATA | JAV |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°14'36" W 51°3'26" 69.24320, -51.05710 |
| Location | Ilulissat, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,772 ft (845 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Ilulissat Airport at a glance
Ilulissat Airport is a medium airport in Ilulissat, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland, known to airline systems as JAV. The field elevation of 95 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BGJN 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, 06/24, offers 2,772 ft (845 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BGJN 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 Ilulissat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat Airport | BGAA | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Kangerlussuaq International Airport | BGSF | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Sisimiut Airport | BGSS | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Nuuk International Airport | BGGH | 562 km (303 NM) |
| Kulusuk Airport | BGKK | 719 km (388 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ilulissat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 95 ft field elevation of Ilulissat 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 Ilulissat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ilulissat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ilulissat Airport is BGJN, and its IATA code is JAV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ilulissat Airport above sea level?
Ilulissat Airport sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ilulissat Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.2432, -51.0571 — in Ilulissat, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aasiaat Airport, about 90 km away.
Does BGJN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BGJN 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 Ilulissat Airport?
Ilulissat Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 2,772 ft (845 m) with a ASP surface.