Qaanaaq Airport (BGQQ)
Medium airport · Qaanaaq, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland
Airport data
| Name | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BGQQ |
| IATA | NAQ |
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 77°29'19" W 69°23'19" 77.48860, -69.38870 |
| Location | Qaanaaq, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,314 ft (1010 m) | 327 ft | GVL | Yes |
Qaanaaq Airport at a glance
Qaanaaq Airport is a medium airport in Qaanaaq, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland, known to airline systems as NAQ. The field elevation of 51 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BGQQ 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, 17/35, offers 3,314 ft (1010 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BGQQ 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 Qaanaaq Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pituffik Space Base | BGTL | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Alert Airport | CYLT | 575 km (311 NM) |
| Resolute Bay Airport | CYRB | 742 km (401 NM) |
| Hall Beach Airport | CYUX | 1037 km (560 NM) |
| Ilulissat Airport | BGJN | 1076 km (581 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qaanaaq Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 51 ft field elevation of Qaanaaq 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 Qaanaaq Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qaanaaq Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qaanaaq Airport is BGQQ, and its IATA code is NAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qaanaaq Airport above sea level?
Qaanaaq Airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qaanaaq Airport located?
The airport lies at 77.4886, -69.3887 — in Qaanaaq, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pituffik Space Base, about 108 km away.
Does BGQQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BGQQ 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 Qaanaaq Airport?
Qaanaaq Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,314 ft (1010 m) with a GVL surface.