Ilulissat Airport (JAV): Codes, Runways & Location
Ilulissat Airport (IATA: JAV · ICAO: BGJN) is a medium-sized airport serving Ilulissat, Greenland. It lies at 69.2432° N, 51.0571° W, 95 ft (29 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ilulissat Airport
Ilulissat Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ilulissat in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JAV and the ICAO code BGJN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ilulissat Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 845 m (2772 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 95 ft (29 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aasiaat Airport (JEG) 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 ≈ 845 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ilulissat Airport
Where is Ilulissat Airport located?
Ilulissat Airport is located in Ilulissat, Greenland. Its coordinates are 69.2432° N, 51.0571° W.
What is the airport code for Ilulissat Airport?
Ilulissat Airport has an IATA code of JAV and an ICAO code of BGJN.
How long is the runway at Ilulissat Airport?
Ilulissat Airport's longest runway is about 845 m (2772 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Ilulissat Airport have?
Ilulissat Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ilulissat Airport a major airport?
Ilulissat Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Ilulissat Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →