Regional airport · Sisimiut, Greenland
Sisimiut
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 66°57′N 53°44′W
- Local time
- America/Nuuk
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Field information
BGSS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sisimiut (BGSS/JHS) has one runway, 13/31, 2,621 ft (799 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 BGSS, 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
Sisimiut
Elevation
33 ft
Position
66.9513, -53.7293
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · BGSS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BGSS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sisimiut (BGSS / JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BGSS 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 BGSS
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 BGSS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BGSS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at BGSS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BGSS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to BGSS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BGSS: 66° 57′ 5″ N 53° 43′ 45″ W; elevation 33 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Sisimiut
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sisimiut. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BGSS.
- 06
Cargo Operations at BGSS
Support for freighter operations into BGSS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BGSS sits in the network
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Operating into BGSS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sisimiut — one desk for the whole trip.