Paamiut Airport is a small airport serving Paamiut, Greenland. Its IATA code is JFR and its ICAO code is BGPT. The airport lies at an elevation of 120 ft (37 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 2,621 ft (799 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JFR
- ICAO code
- BGPT
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 120 ft (37 m)
- Coordinates
- 62.0147, -49.6709
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,621 ft · 799 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Paamiut Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JJU Qaqortoq Airport | Qaqortoq, Greenland | 237 km · 147 mi |
| GOH Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk, Greenland | 262 km · 163 mi |
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 411 km · 255 mi |
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 558 km · 347 mi |
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 582 km · 362 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 759 km · 472 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 806 km · 501 mi |
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 979 km · 608 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JFR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,871 | 1,784 | 1,550 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,129 | 1,945 | 1,690 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,473 | 2,158 | 1,875 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,707 | 2,303 | 2,002 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,991 | 2,480 | 2,155 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,471 | 3,399 | 2,954 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,630 | 3,499 | 3,040 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,051 | 3,760 | 3,268 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,289 | 5,150 | 4,476 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,596 | 5,341 | 4,641 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,884 | 5,520 | 4,797 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,133 | 5,675 | 4,931 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,505 | 5,906 | 5,133 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,955 | 7,428 | 6,455 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,627 | 7,846 | 6,818 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,565 | 10,293 | 8,944 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Paamiut Airport?
The IATA code of Paamiut Airport is JFR and its ICAO code is BGPT.
Where is Paamiut Airport located?
Paamiut Airport is in Paamiut, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland, at 62.0147, -49.6709.
What time zone is Paamiut Airport in?
Paamiut 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 Paamiut Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 2,621 ft (799 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Paamiut Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Qaqortoq Airport (JJU), about 237 km (147 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.