Regional airport · Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Kangerlussuaq Sondrestrom
- Elevation
- 165 ft
- Coordinates
- 67°01′N 50°43′W
- Local time
- America/Nuuk
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Field information
BGSF runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kangerlussuaq Sondrestrom (BGSF/SFJ) has one runway, 09/27, 9,219 ft (2,810 m) long of asphalt. 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 BGSF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Nuuk
Country
Greenland
GL
Municipality
Kangerlussuaq
Elevation
165 ft
Position
67.0104, -50.7153
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · BGSF
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,219 ft (2,810 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BGSF.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kangerlussuaq Sondrestrom (BGSF / SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BGSF 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 BGSF
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.
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Ground Handling at BGSF
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BGSF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at BGSF
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BGSF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BGSF
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BGSF: 67° 0′ 38″ N 50° 42′ 55″ W; elevation 165 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kangerlussuaq
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kangerlussuaq. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BGSF.
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Cargo Operations at BGSF
Support for freighter operations into BGSF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BGSF sits in the network
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Operating into BGSF?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kangerlussuaq Sondrestrom — one desk for the whole trip.