Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Kangerlussuaq International Airport (IATA: SFJ · ICAO: BGSF) is a medium-sized airport serving Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. It lies at 67.0104° N, 50.7153° W, 165 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kangerlussuaq International Airport
Kangerlussuaq International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code SFJ and the ICAO code BGSF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kangerlussuaq International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2810 m (9219 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 165 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sisimiut Airport (JHS) about 131 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 ≈ 2,810 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kangerlussuaq International Airport
Where is Kangerlussuaq International Airport located?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport is located in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Its coordinates are 67.0104° N, 50.7153° W.
What is the airport code for Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport has an IATA code of SFJ and an ICAO code of BGSF.
How long is the runway at Kangerlussuaq International Airport?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport's longest runway is about 2810 m (9219 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kangerlussuaq International Airport have?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kangerlussuaq International Airport a major airport?
Kangerlussuaq International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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