Nuuk International Airport (GOH): Codes, Runways & Location
Nuuk International Airport (IATA: GOH · ICAO: BGGH) is a large airport serving Nuuk, Greenland. It lies at 64.1911° N, 51.6791° W, 283 ft (86 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nuuk International Airport
Nuuk International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nuuk in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code GOH and the ICAO code BGGH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nuuk International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7217 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 283 ft (86 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nuuk International Airport
Where is Nuuk International Airport located?
Nuuk International Airport is located in Nuuk, Greenland. Its coordinates are 64.1911° N, 51.6791° W.
What is the airport code for Nuuk International Airport?
Nuuk International Airport has an IATA code of GOH and an ICAO code of BGGH.
How long is the runway at Nuuk International Airport?
Nuuk International Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7217 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Nuuk International Airport have?
Nuuk International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nuuk International Airport a major airport?
Nuuk International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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