Sisimiut Airport (JHS): Codes, Runways & Location
Sisimiut Airport (IATA: JHS · ICAO: BGSS) is a medium-sized airport serving Sisimiut, Greenland. It lies at 66.9513° N, 53.7293° W, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sisimiut Airport
Sisimiut Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sisimiut in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JHS and the ICAO code BGSS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sisimiut 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ) about 131 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 Sisimiut Airport
Where is Sisimiut Airport located?
Sisimiut Airport is located in Sisimiut, Greenland. Its coordinates are 66.9513° N, 53.7293° W.
What is the airport code for Sisimiut Airport?
Sisimiut Airport has an IATA code of JHS and an ICAO code of BGSS.
How long is the runway at Sisimiut Airport?
Sisimiut Airport's longest runway is about 799 m (2621 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Sisimiut Airport have?
Sisimiut Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sisimiut Airport a major airport?
Sisimiut Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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