Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Greenland

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Sisimiut Airport

Sisimiut, Greenland

ICAO

BGSS

IATA

JHS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

33 ft

Country

Greenland

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at BGSS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sisimiut Airport (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.

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 BGSS

Direct FBO and handler coordination at BGSS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

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

Jet A1 Fuel at BGSS

Fuel on record at Sisimiut 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 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′ 4″ N 53° 43′ 44″ W; elevation 33 ft; local time UTC-2.

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.

Cargo Operations at BGSS

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

Field Information

Sisimiut Airport

Latitude
66° 57′ 4″ N
Longitude
53° 43′ 44″ W
ICAO code
BGSS
IATA code
JHS
Municipality
Sisimiut
Timezone
UTC-2
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To JHS?

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

Submit flight inquiry for BGSS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – BGSS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Sisimiut Airport?

The ICAO code is BGSS and the IATA code is JHS.

Is Jet A1 available at BGSS?

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

What is the fire category at BGSS?

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

What time zone does BGSS operate in?

Sisimiut Airport operates on UTC-2.

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

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 BGSS.