International hub · Nuuk, Greenland
Godthab/Nuuk
- Elevation
- 283 ft
- Coordinates
- 64°11′N 51°41′W
- Local time
- America/Nuuk
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Field information
BGGH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Godthab/Nuuk (BGGH/GOH) has one runway, 04/22, 7,217 ft (2,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Mon-Sun 0800-2300Z except Hol. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BGGH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Nuuk
Country
Greenland
GL
Municipality
Nuuk
Elevation
283 ft
Position
64.1911, -51.6791
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Mon-Sun 0800-2300Z except Hol
Runways · BGGH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,217 ft (2,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BGGH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Godthab/Nuuk (BGGH / GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BGGH is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at BGGH
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Greenland
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Greenland. Applicable permit lead times for Greenland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Greenland are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at BGGH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BGGH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at BGGH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BGGH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to BGGH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BGGH: 64° 11′ 28″ N 51° 40′ 45″ W; elevation 283 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Nuuk
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Nuuk. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BGGH.
- 06
Cargo Operations at BGGH
Support for freighter operations into BGGH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BGGH sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into BGGH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Godthab/Nuuk — one desk for the whole trip.