Sisimiut Airport (BGSS)
Medium airport · Sisimiut, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland
Airport data
| Name | Sisimiut Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BGSS |
| IATA | JHS |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°57'5" W 53°43'45" 66.95130, -53.72930 |
| Location | Sisimiut, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sisimiut Airport at a glance
Sisimiut Airport is a medium airport in Sisimiut, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland, known to airline systems as JHS. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BGSS 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, 13/31, offers 2,621 ft (799 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BGSS 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 Sisimiut Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kangerlussuaq International Airport | BGSF | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Aasiaat Airport | BGAA | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Ilulissat Airport | BGJN | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Nuuk International Airport | BGGH | 321 km (173 NM) |
| Kulusuk Airport | BGKK | 756 km (408 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sisimiut Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Sisimiut 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 Sisimiut Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sisimiut Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sisimiut Airport is BGSS, and its IATA code is JHS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sisimiut Airport above sea level?
Sisimiut Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sisimiut Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.9513, -53.7293 — in Sisimiut, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kangerlussuaq International Airport, about 131 km away.
Does BGSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BGSS 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 Sisimiut Airport?
Sisimiut Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 2,621 ft (799 m) with a ASP surface.