Sisimiut Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sisimiut, Greenland. Its IATA code is JHS and its ICAO code is BGSS. The airport lies at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 2,621 ft (799 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JHS
- ICAO code
- BGSS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 33 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 66.9513, -53.7293
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,621 ft · 799 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sisimiut Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 131 km · 81 mi |
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 175 km · 109 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 201 km · 125 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 278 km · 173 mi |
| GOH Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk, Greenland | 321 km · 199 mi |
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 423 km · 263 mi |
| JFR Paamiut Airport | Paamiut, Greenland | 582 km · 362 mi |
| JUV Upernavik Airport | Upernavik, Greenland | 656 km · 408 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JHS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 3,175 | 1,973 | 1,714 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,340 | 2,075 | 1,803 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,688 | 2,291 | 1,991 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,859 | 2,398 | 2,083 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,205 | 2,613 | 2,270 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,477 | 3,403 | 2,957 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,536 | 3,440 | 2,989 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,177 | 3,838 | 3,335 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,086 | 5,024 | 4,366 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,222 | 5,109 | 4,439 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,560 | 5,319 | 4,622 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,627 | 5,360 | 4,658 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,068 | 6,256 | 5,437 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,221 | 7,594 | 6,599 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,329 | 7,661 | 6,657 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,006 | 9,945 | 8,642 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | SISIMIUT AFIS | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sisimiut Airport?
The IATA code of Sisimiut Airport is JHS and its ICAO code is BGSS.
Where is Sisimiut Airport located?
Sisimiut Airport is in Sisimiut, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland, at 66.9513, -53.7293.
What time zone is Sisimiut Airport in?
Sisimiut 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 Sisimiut Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 2,621 ft (799 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sisimiut Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ), about 131 km (81 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.