Airport codes in Greenland
Greenland has 14 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 14 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Nuuk International Airport (GOH) in Nuuk.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOH | BGGH | Nuuk International Airport | Nuuk | Large airport |
| JUV | BGUK | Upernavik Airport | Upernavik | Small airport |
| SFJ | BGSF | Kangerlussuaq International Airport | Kangerlussuaq | Medium airport |
| JJU | BGQO | Qaqortoq Airport | Qaqortoq | Medium airport |
| JAV | BGJN | Ilulissat Airport | Ilulissat | Medium airport |
| KUS | BGKK | Kulusuk Airport | Kulusuk | Medium airport |
| JEG | BGAA | Aasiaat Airport | Aasiaat | Medium airport |
| NAQ | BGQQ | Qaanaaq Airport | Qaanaaq | Medium airport |
| JHS | BGSS | Sisimiut Airport | Sisimiut | Medium airport |
| CNP | BGCO | Neerlerit Inaat Airport | Neerlerit Inaat | Medium airport |
| THU | BGTL | Pituffik Space Base | Pituffik | Medium airport |
| JSU | BGMQ | Maniitsoq Airport | Maniitsoq | Small airport |
| JFR | BGPT | Paamiut Airport | Paamiut | Small airport |
| JQA | BGUQ | Qaarsut Airport | Uummannaq | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Greenland start with B
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 14 of the 14 Greenland airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with B, the prefix assigned to Greenland and Iceland. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Greenland by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Medium airport | 9 |
| Small airport | 4 |
| Large airport | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Greenland ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Greenland start with B, the prefix ICAO assigns to Greenland and Iceland. 14 of the 14 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Greenland?
Greenland has 14 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Nuuk International Airport (GOH), ICAO BGGH. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Greenland?
The busiest airport in Greenland is Nuuk International Airport (GOH) in Nuuk.
How many airports does Greenland have?
Greenland has 14 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 14 of which have a full page here.