Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Greenland

BGSFSFJ

Kangerlussuaq International Airport

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

ICAO

BGSF

IATA

SFJ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

165 ft

Country

Greenland

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at BGSF

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kangerlussuaq International Airport (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.

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.

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.

Kangerlussuaq International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at BGSF

Fuel on record at Kangerlussuaq International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 36″ N 50° 42′ 54″ W; elevation 165 ft; local time UTC-2.

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.

Cargo Operations at BGSF

Support for freighter operations into BGSF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Kangerlussuaq International Airport

Latitude
67° 0′ 36″ N
Longitude
50° 42′ 54″ W
ICAO code
BGSF
IATA code
SFJ
Municipality
Kangerlussuaq
Timezone
UTC-2
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SFJ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for BGSF.

Submit flight inquiry for BGSF

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – BGSF

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Kangerlussuaq International Airport?

The ICAO code is BGSF and the IATA code is SFJ.

Is Jet A1 available at BGSF?

Yes. Fuel on record at Kangerlussuaq International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at BGSF?

Kangerlussuaq International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does BGSF operate in?

Kangerlussuaq International Airport operates on UTC-2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for BGSF?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for BGSF.