Nuuk International Airport is a large airport serving Nuuk, Greenland. Its IATA code is GOH and its ICAO code is BGGH. The airport lies at an elevation of 283 ft (86 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 7,217 ft (2,200 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GOH
- ICAO code
- BGGH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 283 ft (86 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.1911, -51.6791
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,217 ft · 2,200 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nuuk International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 148 km · 92 mi |
| JFR Paamiut Airport | Paamiut, Greenland | 262 km · 163 mi |
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 317 km · 197 mi |
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 321 km · 199 mi |
| JJU Qaqortoq Airport | Qaqortoq, Greenland | 478 km · 297 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 506 km · 314 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 563 km · 350 mi |
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 729 km · 453 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GOH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,982 | 1,853 | 1,610 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,231 | 2,008 | 1,745 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,578 | 2,223 | 1,932 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,784 | 2,351 | 2,043 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,062 | 2,524 | 2,193 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,513 | 3,426 | 2,977 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,538 | 3,441 | 2,990 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,085 | 3,781 | 3,286 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,275 | 5,142 | 4,468 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,375 | 5,204 | 4,522 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,784 | 5,458 | 4,743 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,879 | 5,517 | 4,794 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,754 | 6,061 | 5,267 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,138 | 7,542 | 6,554 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,459 | 7,742 | 6,727 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,309 | 10,134 | 8,806 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 119.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nuuk International Airport?
The IATA code of Nuuk International Airport is GOH and its ICAO code is BGGH.
Where is Nuuk International Airport located?
Nuuk International Airport is in Nuuk, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland, at 64.1911, -51.6791.
What time zone is Nuuk International Airport in?
Nuuk International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Nuuk. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nuuk International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 7,217 ft (2,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nuuk International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Maniitsoq Airport (JSU), about 148 km (92 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.