Qaqortoq Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Qaqortoq, Greenland. Its IATA code is JJU and its ICAO code is BGQO. The airport lies at an elevation of 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 4,924 ft (1,501 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JJU
- ICAO code
- BGQO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 505 ft (154 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.7638, -46.0650
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,924 ft · 1,501 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Qaqortoq Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JFR Paamiut Airport | Paamiut, Greenland | 237 km · 147 mi |
| GOH Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk, Greenland | 478 km · 297 mi |
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 621 km · 386 mi |
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 730 km · 454 mi |
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 783 km · 487 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 939 km · 583 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 971 km · 603 mi |
| YBI Black Tickle Airport | Black Tickle, Canada | 999 km · 621 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JJU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,925 | 1,818 | 1,580 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,939 | 1,826 | 1,587 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,279 | 2,038 | 1,771 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,530 | 2,194 | 1,906 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,076 | 2,533 | 2,201 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,314 | 3,302 | 2,869 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,827 | 3,621 | 3,146 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,163 | 3,829 | 3,328 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,169 | 5,076 | 4,411 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,692 | 5,401 | 4,693 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,839 | 5,492 | 4,772 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,292 | 5,774 | 5,017 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,362 | 5,817 | 5,055 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,722 | 7,284 | 6,329 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,647 | 7,859 | 6,829 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,785 | 10,430 | 9,063 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Qaqortoq Airport?
The IATA code of Qaqortoq Airport is JJU and its ICAO code is BGQO.
Where is Qaqortoq Airport located?
Qaqortoq Airport is in Qaqortoq, Kujalleq Municipality, Greenland, at 60.7638, -46.0650.
What time zone is Qaqortoq Airport in?
Qaqortoq 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 Qaqortoq Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 4,924 ft (1,501 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Qaqortoq Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Paamiut Airport (JFR), about 237 km (147 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.