Paamiut Airport (JFR): Codes, Runways & Location
Paamiut Airport (IATA: JFR · ICAO: BGPT) is a small airport serving Paamiut, Greenland. It lies at 62.0147° N, 49.6709° W, 120 ft (37 m) above sea level.
Overview of Paamiut Airport
Paamiut Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Paamiut in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JFR and the ICAO code BGPT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Paamiut 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 120 ft (37 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Qaqortoq Airport (JJU) about 237 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 Paamiut Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paamiut Airport
Where is Paamiut Airport located?
Paamiut Airport is located in Paamiut, Greenland. Its coordinates are 62.0147° N, 49.6709° W.
What is the airport code for Paamiut Airport?
Paamiut Airport has an IATA code of JFR and an ICAO code of BGPT.
How long is the runway at Paamiut Airport?
Paamiut Airport's longest runway is about 799 m (2621 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Paamiut Airport have?
Paamiut Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Paamiut Airport a major airport?
Paamiut Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Paamiut Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →