Kangerlussuaq International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Its IATA code is SFJ and its ICAO code is BGSF. The airport lies at an elevation of 165 ft (50 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 9,219 ft (2,810 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nuuk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SFJ
- ICAO code
- BGSF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 165 ft (50 m)
- Coordinates
- 67.0105, -50.7153
- Time zone
- America/Nuuk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,219 ft · 2,810 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kangerlussuaq International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JHS Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut, Greenland | 131 km · 81 mi |
| JSU Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq, Greenland | 204 km · 127 mi |
| JEG Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat, Greenland | 209 km · 130 mi |
| JAV Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat, Greenland | 249 km · 155 mi |
| GOH Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk, Greenland | 317 km · 197 mi |
| JQA Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq, Greenland | 422 km · 262 mi |
| JFR Paamiut Airport | Paamiut, Greenland | 558 km · 347 mi |
| JUV Upernavik Airport | Upernavik, Greenland | 675 km · 419 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SFJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 3,210 | 1,995 | 1,733 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,256 | 2,023 | 1,758 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,558 | 2,211 | 1,921 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,727 | 2,316 | 2,013 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,303 | 2,674 | 2,324 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,406 | 3,359 | 2,919 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,608 | 3,484 | 3,028 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,289 | 3,908 | 3,396 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,059 | 5,007 | 4,351 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,101 | 5,034 | 4,374 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,531 | 5,301 | 4,606 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,576 | 5,329 | 4,631 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,063 | 6,253 | 5,434 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,159 | 7,555 | 6,565 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,207 | 7,585 | 6,591 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,074 | 9,988 | 8,679 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 126.200 |
| RDO | RDO | 121.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
The IATA code of Kangerlussuaq International Airport is SFJ and its ICAO code is BGSF.
Where is Kangerlussuaq International Airport located?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport is in Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata Municipality, Greenland, at 67.0105, -50.7153.
What time zone is Kangerlussuaq International Airport in?
Kangerlussuaq International 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 Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 9,219 ft (2,810 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sisimiut Airport (JHS), about 131 km (81 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.