Aasiaat Airport (JEG): Codes, Runways & Location
Aasiaat Airport (IATA: JEG · ICAO: BGAA) is a medium-sized airport serving Aasiaat, Greenland. It lies at 68.7218° N, 52.7847° W, 74 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aasiaat Airport
Aasiaat Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Aasiaat in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JEG and the ICAO code BGAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Aasiaat Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 799 m (2621 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 74 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ilulissat Airport (JAV) about 90 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 799 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Aasiaat Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aasiaat Airport
Where is Aasiaat Airport located?
Aasiaat Airport is located in Aasiaat, Greenland. Its coordinates are 68.7218° N, 52.7847° W.
What is the airport code for Aasiaat Airport?
Aasiaat Airport has an IATA code of JEG and an ICAO code of BGAA.
How long is the runway at Aasiaat Airport?
Aasiaat Airport's longest runway is about 799 m (2621 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Aasiaat Airport have?
Aasiaat Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Aasiaat Airport a major airport?
Aasiaat Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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