Maniitsoq Airport is a small airport serving Maniitsoq, Greenland. Its IATA code is JSU and its ICAO code is BGMQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 91 ft (28 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 2,621 ft (799 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JSU
- ICAO code
- BGMQ
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 91 ft (28 m)
- Coordinates
- 65.4125, -52.9394
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,621 ft · 799 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Maniitsoq Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GOH Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk, Greenland | 148 km · 92 mi |
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 175 km · 109 mi |
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 204 km · 127 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 368 km · 229 mi |
| JFR Paamiut Airport | Paamiut, Greenland | 411 km · 255 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 434 km · 270 mi |
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 592 km · 368 mi |
| JJU Qaqortoq Airport | Qaqortoq, Greenland | 621 km · 386 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JSU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 3,054 | 1,897 | 1,649 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,295 | 2,047 | 1,779 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,642 | 2,263 | 1,967 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,833 | 2,382 | 2,070 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,109 | 2,553 | 2,219 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,491 | 3,412 | 2,965 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,540 | 3,442 | 2,991 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,109 | 3,796 | 3,298 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,250 | 5,126 | 4,455 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,268 | 5,138 | 4,464 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,727 | 5,423 | 4,712 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,735 | 5,427 | 4,716 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,894 | 6,148 | 5,343 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,241 | 7,606 | 6,609 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,363 | 7,682 | 6,675 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,164 | 10,044 | 8,728 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Maniitsoq Airport?
The IATA code of Maniitsoq Airport is JSU and its ICAO code is BGMQ.
Where is Maniitsoq Airport located?
Maniitsoq Airport is in Maniitsoq, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland, at 65.4125, -52.9394.
What time zone is Maniitsoq Airport in?
Maniitsoq 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 Maniitsoq Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 2,621 ft (799 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Maniitsoq Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nuuk International Airport (GOH), about 148 km (92 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.