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Maniitsoq Airport (BGMQ/JSU) — Maniitsoq, Greenland

At a glance

Runways
16/34
Elevation
91 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: BGMQ
  • Name: Maniitsoq Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 65.412498
  • Longitude: -52.9394
  • Elevation: 91 ft
  • Country: Greenland
  • Municipality: Maniitsoq
  • IATA Code: JSU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Nuuk
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 799x30m
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Greenland Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no overflight permit required; file standard flight plan
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Private / GA Operations:

Landing permits may be required. MNPS capability critical for oceanic operations.

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Active NOTAMs

B0894/26
info Upcoming
DRONE ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN 5 KM OF MANIITSOQ AIRPORT. MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 1000FT. ACTIVITY WILL BE CANCELLED ASAP, IF FLIGHT WILL TAKE PLACE.
2026-10-28 16:00 UTC 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC
OTHER:SWBG0403/26
info
SWBG0403 BGMQ 10280923 (SNOWTAM 0403 BGMQ 10280923 15 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR FROST/FROST/FROST RWY 15 MEASURED FRICTION COEFFICIENTS 65/68/72 TAP. REMARK/ RWY 15 TAKEOFF SIGNIFICANT CONTAMINANT THIN RWYCC 5/5/5.)
2026-10-28 09:23 UTC 2026-10-28 17:23 UTC
B0861/26
info
ACFT DE-ICING NOT AVAILABLE
2026-10-20 13:32 UTC 2026-11-04 17:15 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does BGMQ require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Landing permits may be required. MNPS capability critical for oceanic operations. Permit details for Greenland
Where is BGMQ located?
Maniitsoq Airport (BGMQ) is located in Maniitsoq, Greenland.
What is the IATA code for BGMQ?
The IATA code for Maniitsoq Airport is JSU.
How long is the runway at BGMQ?
The main runway at Maniitsoq Airport (16/34) measures 799x30m.