Qaqortoq Airport (JJU): Codes, Runways & Location
Qaqortoq Airport (IATA: JJU · ICAO: BGQO) is a medium-sized airport serving Qaqortoq, Greenland. It lies at 60.7638° N, 46.0650° W, 505 ft (154 m) above sea level.
Overview of Qaqortoq Airport
Qaqortoq Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Qaqortoq in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JJU and the ICAO code BGQO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Qaqortoq Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1501 m (4924 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 505 ft (154 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Paamiut Airport (JFR) 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 ≈ 1,501 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Qaqortoq Airport
Where is Qaqortoq Airport located?
Qaqortoq Airport is located in Qaqortoq, Greenland. Its coordinates are 60.7638° N, 46.0650° W.
What is the airport code for Qaqortoq Airport?
Qaqortoq Airport has an IATA code of JJU and an ICAO code of BGQO.
How long is the runway at Qaqortoq Airport?
Qaqortoq Airport's longest runway is about 1501 m (4924 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Qaqortoq Airport have?
Qaqortoq Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Qaqortoq Airport a major airport?
Qaqortoq Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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