Regional airport · Qaanaaq, Greenland
Qaanaaq
- Elevation
- 51 ft
- Coordinates
- 77°29′N 69°23′W
- Local time
- America/Thule
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Field information
BGQQ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Qaanaaq (BGQQ/NAQ) has one runway, 17/35, 3,314 ft (1,010 m) long of gravel. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BGQQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Thule
Country
Greenland
GL
Municipality
Qaanaaq
Elevation
51 ft
Position
77.4886, -69.3887
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · BGQQ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) | 327 ft | gravel | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BGQQ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Qaanaaq (BGQQ / NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BGQQ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at BGQQ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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 BGQQ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BGQQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at BGQQ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BGQQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to BGQQ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BGQQ: 77° 29′ 19″ N 69° 23′ 19″ W; elevation 51 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Qaanaaq
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Qaanaaq. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BGQQ.
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Cargo Operations at BGQQ
Support for freighter operations into BGQQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BGQQ sits in the network
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Operating into BGQQ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Qaanaaq — one desk for the whole trip.