Ilulissat Airport is a large airport serving Ilulissat, Greenland. Its IATA code is JAV and its ICAO code is BGJN. The airport lies at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 2,772 ft (845 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JAV
- ICAO code
- BGJN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 95 ft (29 m)
- Coordinates
- 69.2456, -51.0522
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,772 ft · 845 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ilulissat Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 90 km · 56 mi |
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 177 km · 110 mi |
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 249 km · 155 mi |
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 278 km · 173 mi |
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 434 km · 270 mi |
| JUV Upernavik Airport | Upernavik, Greenland | 434 km · 270 mi |
| GOH Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk, Greenland | 563 km · 350 mi |
| JFR Paamiut Airport | Paamiut, Greenland | 806 km · 501 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JAV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 3,263 | 2,028 | 1,762 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,448 | 2,143 | 1,862 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,610 | 2,243 | 1,949 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,749 | 2,330 | 2,024 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,465 | 2,774 | 2,411 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,380 | 3,343 | 2,905 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,622 | 3,493 | 3,035 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,413 | 3,985 | 3,463 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,817 | 4,857 | 4,221 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,011 | 4,978 | 4,326 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,328 | 5,175 | 4,497 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,367 | 5,199 | 4,518 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,312 | 6,407 | 5,568 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,943 | 7,421 | 6,449 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,305 | 7,646 | 6,644 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,855 | 9,852 | 8,561 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ilulissat Airport?
The IATA code of Ilulissat Airport is JAV and its ICAO code is BGJN.
Where is Ilulissat Airport located?
Ilulissat Airport is in Ilulissat, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland, at 69.2456, -51.0522.
What time zone is Ilulissat Airport in?
Ilulissat 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 Ilulissat Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 2,772 ft (845 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ilulissat Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aasiaat Airport (JEG), about 90 km (56 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.