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Medium airport · Aasiaat, Greenland

Aasiaat Airport

Aasiaat Airport is a medium airport serving Aasiaat, Greenland. Its IATA code is JEG. Its ICAO code is BGAA. It has 1 runway, longest 2,621 ft (UNK). Elevation 74 ft.

IATA JEGICAO BGAA1 runway, longest 2,621 ft (UNK)GreenlandMedium airport

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Airport facts

LocationAasiaat, Greenland
IATA codeJEG
ICAO codeBGAA
TypeMedium airport
Runways1 runway, longest 2,621 ft (UNK)
Elevation74 ft
Scheduled serviceYes
Coordinates68.7218° N, 52.7847° W

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

History

The airport was opened on 17 October 1998, replacing a heliport located in the town at 68.701468°N 52.874457°W / 68.701468; -52.874457.

Official website: http://airgreenland.com/om_rejsen/efter_rejsen/din_destination_/aasiaat/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.

How to get there

There is a road to Aasiaat, around road distance to the town centre. Taxis are available.

Airports nearby

The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.

More airports in Greenland

More medium airports

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Aasiaat Airport?

Aasiaat Airport — its IATA code is JEG and its ICAO code is BGAA.

Where is Aasiaat Airport located?

Aasiaat Airport serves Aasiaat, Greenland. Its coordinates are 68.7218° N, 52.7847° W.

How do I get to Aasiaat Airport?

There is a road to Aasiaat, around road distance to the town centre. Taxis are available.

What is the history of Aasiaat Airport?

The airport was opened on 17 October 1998, replacing a heliport located in the town at 68.701468°N 52.874457°W / 68.701468; -52.874457.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.