Kulusuk Airport (BGKK)
Medium airport · Kulusuk, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland
Airport data
| Name | Kulusuk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BGKK |
| IATA | KUS |
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°34'25" W 37°7'25" 65.57360, -37.12360 |
| Location | Kulusuk, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,934 ft (1199 m) | — | UNK | No |
Kulusuk Airport at a glance
Kulusuk Airport is a medium airport in Kulusuk, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland, known to airline systems as KUS. The field elevation of 117 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BGKK 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, 11/29, offers 3,934 ft (1199 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BGKK 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 Kulusuk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bildudalur Airport | BIBD | 622 km (336 NM) |
| Kangerlussuaq International Airport | BGSF | 627 km (339 NM) |
| Ísafjörður Airport | BIIS | 638 km (345 NM) |
| Qaqortoq Airport | BGQO | 697 km (376 NM) |
| Nuuk International Airport | BGGH | 702 km (379 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kulusuk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 117 ft field elevation of Kulusuk 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 Kulusuk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kulusuk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kulusuk Airport is BGKK, and its IATA code is KUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kulusuk Airport above sea level?
Kulusuk Airport sits at an elevation of 117 feet (36 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kulusuk Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.5736, -37.1236 — in Kulusuk, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bildudalur Airport, about 622 km away.
Does BGKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BGKK 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 Kulusuk Airport?
Kulusuk Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,934 ft (1199 m) with a UNK surface.