Upernavik Airport is a small airport serving Upernavik, Greenland. Its IATA code is JUV and its ICAO code is BGUK. The airport lies at an elevation of 414 ft (126 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 2,621 ft (799 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JUV
- ICAO code
- BGUK
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 414 ft (126 m)
- Coordinates
- 72.7902, -56.1306
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,621 ft · 799 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Upernavik Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 258 km · 160 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 434 km · 270 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 469 km · 291 mi |
| YVM Qikiqtarjuaq Airport | Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada | 654 km · 406 mi |
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 656 km · 408 mi |
| SFJ Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | 675 km · 419 mi |
| YXP Pangnirtung Airport | Pangnirtung, Canada | 826 km · 513 mi |
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 830 km · 516 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JUV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 3,520 | 2,187 | 1,901 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,700 | 2,299 | 1,998 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,861 | 2,399 | 2,085 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,956 | 2,458 | 2,136 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,643 | 2,885 | 2,507 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,499 | 3,417 | 2,969 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,520 | 3,430 | 2,981 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,508 | 4,044 | 3,514 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,452 | 4,631 | 4,024 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,906 | 4,913 | 4,269 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,004 | 4,973 | 4,322 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,209 | 5,101 | 4,432 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,724 | 6,664 | 5,791 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,655 | 7,242 | 6,293 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,593 | 7,825 | 6,800 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,425 | 9,585 | 8,329 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Upernavik AFIS | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Upernavik Airport?
The IATA code of Upernavik Airport is JUV and its ICAO code is BGUK.
Where is Upernavik Airport located?
Upernavik Airport is in Upernavik, Avannaata Municipality, Greenland, at 72.7902, -56.1306.
What time zone is Upernavik Airport in?
Upernavik 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 Upernavik Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 2,621 ft (799 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Upernavik Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Qaarsut Airport (JQA), about 258 km (160 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.