Upernavik Airport (JUV): Codes, Runways & Location
Upernavik Airport (IATA: JUV · ICAO: BGUK) is a small airport serving Upernavik, Greenland. It lies at 72.7902° N, 56.1306° W, 414 ft (126 m) above sea level.
Overview of Upernavik Airport
Upernavik Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Upernavik in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JUV and the ICAO code BGUK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Upernavik 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 414 ft (126 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Qaarsut Airport (JQA) about 258 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 Upernavik Airport
Where is Upernavik Airport located?
Upernavik Airport is located in Upernavik, Greenland. Its coordinates are 72.7902° N, 56.1306° W.
What is the airport code for Upernavik Airport?
Upernavik Airport has an IATA code of JUV and an ICAO code of BGUK.
How long is the runway at Upernavik Airport?
Upernavik Airport's longest runway is about 799 m (2621 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Upernavik Airport have?
Upernavik Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Upernavik Airport a major airport?
Upernavik Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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