Maniitsoq Airport (JSU): Codes, Runways & Location
Maniitsoq Airport (IATA: JSU · ICAO: BGMQ) is a small airport serving Maniitsoq, Greenland. It lies at 65.4125° N, 52.9394° W, 91 ft (28 m) above sea level.
Overview of Maniitsoq Airport
Maniitsoq Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Maniitsoq in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JSU and the ICAO code BGMQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Maniitsoq 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 91 ft (28 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nuuk International Airport (GOH) about 148 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Maniitsoq Airport
Where is Maniitsoq Airport located?
Maniitsoq Airport is located in Maniitsoq, Greenland. Its coordinates are 65.4125° N, 52.9394° W.
What is the airport code for Maniitsoq Airport?
Maniitsoq Airport has an IATA code of JSU and an ICAO code of BGMQ.
How long is the runway at Maniitsoq Airport?
Maniitsoq Airport's longest runway is about 799 m (2621 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Maniitsoq Airport have?
Maniitsoq Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Maniitsoq Airport a major airport?
Maniitsoq Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Maniitsoq Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →