Qaqortoq Airport (BGQO)
Medium airport · Qaqortoq, Kujalleq Municipality, Greenland
Airport data
| Name | Qaqortoq Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BGQO |
| IATA | JJU |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°45'50" W 46°3'54" 60.76383, -46.06500 |
| Location | Qaqortoq, Kujalleq Municipality, Greenland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,924 ft (1501 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Qaqortoq Airport at a glance
Qaqortoq Airport is a medium airport in Qaqortoq, Kujalleq Municipality, Greenland, known to airline systems as JJU. The field elevation of 505 ft (154 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BGQO 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 4,924 ft (1501 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BGQO 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 Qaqortoq Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuuk International Airport | BGGH | 478 km (258 NM) |
| Kulusuk Airport | BGKK | 697 km (376 NM) |
| Kangerlussuaq International Airport | BGSF | 730 km (394 NM) |
| Sisimiut Airport | BGSS | 783 km (423 NM) |
| Aasiaat Airport | BGAA | 939 km (507 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qaqortoq Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 505 ft field elevation of Qaqortoq 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 Qaqortoq Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qaqortoq Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qaqortoq Airport is BGQO, and its IATA code is JJU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qaqortoq Airport above sea level?
Qaqortoq Airport sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qaqortoq Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.7638, -46.0650 — in Qaqortoq, Kujalleq Municipality, Greenland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nuuk International Airport, about 478 km away.
Does BGQO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BGQO 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 Qaqortoq Airport?
Qaqortoq Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,924 ft (1501 m) with a ASP surface.