Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Qaanaaq Airport (IATA: NAQ · ICAO: BGQQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Qaanaaq, Greenland. It lies at 77.4886° N, 69.3887° W, 51 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Qaanaaq Airport
Qaanaaq Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Qaanaaq in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code NAQ and the ICAO code BGQQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Qaanaaq Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1010 m (3314 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: gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 51 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 3 are within reach, the closest being Pituffik Space Base (THU) about 108 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 ≈ 1,010 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Qaanaaq Airport
Where is Qaanaaq Airport located?
Qaanaaq Airport is located in Qaanaaq, Greenland. Its coordinates are 77.4886° N, 69.3887° W.
What is the airport code for Qaanaaq Airport?
Qaanaaq Airport has an IATA code of NAQ and an ICAO code of BGQQ.
How long is the runway at Qaanaaq Airport?
Qaanaaq Airport's longest runway is about 1010 m (3314 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Qaanaaq Airport have?
Qaanaaq Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Qaanaaq Airport a major airport?
Qaanaaq Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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