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Kangerlussuaq Airport (BGSF/SFJ) — Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

At a glance

Tower
118.3
Runways
09/27
Elevation
165 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: BGSF
  • Name: Kangerlussuaq Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 67.010445
  • Longitude: -50.715294
  • Elevation: 165 ft
  • Country: Greenland
  • Municipality: Kangerlussuaq
  • IATA Code: SFJ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Nuuk
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 2810x60m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 09 109.55
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 121.300 MHz
  • 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

A1166/26
warning
Fuel restriction
AVGAS NOT AVBL.
2026-10-27 17:27 UTC 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC
A1102/26
warning
Fuel restriction
AVGAS NOT AVBL.
2026-10-14 10:14 UTC 2026-10-28 16:00 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at BGSF?
The tower frequency at Kangerlussuaq Airport is 118.3 MHz.
Does BGSF 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 BGSF located?
Kangerlussuaq Airport (BGSF) is located in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.
What is the IATA code for BGSF?
The IATA code for Kangerlussuaq Airport is SFJ.
How long is the runway at BGSF?
The main runway at Kangerlussuaq Airport (09/27) measures 2810x60m.