General aviation · Uummannaq, Greenland
Qaarsut/Uummannaq
- Elevation
- 289 ft
- Coordinates
- 70°44′N 52°42′W
- Local time
- America/Nuuk
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Field information
BGUQ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Qaarsut/Uummannaq (BGUQ/JQA) has one runway, 15/33, 2,953 ft (900 m) long of gravel. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 1100-1800Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at BGUQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Nuuk
Country
Greenland
GL
Municipality
Uummannaq
Elevation
289 ft
Position
70.7342, -52.6962
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 1100-1800Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · BGUQ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 98 ft | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at BGUQ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Qaarsut/Uummannaq (BGUQ / JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. BGUQ is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at BGUQ
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 BGUQ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at BGUQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at BGUQ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at BGUQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to BGUQ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for BGUQ: 70° 44′ 3″ N 52° 41′ 46″ W; elevation 289 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Uummannaq
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Uummannaq. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at BGUQ.
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Cargo Operations at BGUQ
Support for freighter operations into BGUQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where BGUQ sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into BGUQ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Qaarsut/Uummannaq — one desk for the whole trip.