Airport guide
Kangerlussuaq AirportIATA code SFJ
Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ/BGSF) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Kangerlussuaq, Greenland in North America. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- Codes
- SFJ · BGSF
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- America/Godthab
- Region
- North America
Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ/BGSF) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Kangerlussuaq, Greenland in North America. Operating on America/Godthab local time at coordinates 67.010°, -50.720°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Kangerlussuaq, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Kangerlussuaq Airport details
- IATA code
- SFJ
- ICAO code
- BGSF
- City
- Kangerlussuaq
- Country
- Greenland
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Godthab
- Coordinates
- 67.010°, -50.715°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Kangerlussuaq Airport’s own pages.
SFJ airport facts
- Size class
- Medium airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 50 m (165 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Sisimiut Airport JHS · 131 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at SFJ
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
One open runway, lit. The runway 09/27: 2,810 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,810 m9,219 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from SFJ
Originfacts does not track any routes from SFJ yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Airlines with a hub at SFJ
Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026): airlines whose “airline hub” property names SFJ, with no end date and not recorded as dissolved. Community-edited; hubs change.
Where SFJ is
1.2 km west
Kangerlussuaq Airport lies 1.2 km west of Kangerlussuaq city centre in a straight line. Road distance is longer; transport options are not yet verified (see terminals and transport below).
Calculated from the airport coordinates (OurAirports) and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point.
Terminals, transport and parking at SFJ
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Kangerlussuaq, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Kangerlussuaq Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:airports.gl/en/airport/kangerlussuaq-airport (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Kangerlussuaq
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Kangerlussuaq Airport: common questions
Where is Kangerlussuaq Airport?
Kangerlussuaq Airport serves Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 67.010°, -50.715°.
What are the airport codes for Kangerlussuaq Airport?
The IATA code is SFJ and the ICAO code is BGSF.
What time zone is SFJ in?
Kangerlussuaq Airport is in the America/Godthab time zone.
What is the official website of Kangerlussuaq Airport?
The airport’s official website is airports.gl/en/airport/kangerlussuaq-airport. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Kangerlussuaq Airport have?
OurAirports lists one open runway at SFJ: 09/27 (2,810 m (9,219 ft), asphalt).
When did Kangerlussuaq Airport open?
Wikidata gives 1941 as its official opening date.
Who operates Kangerlussuaq Airport?
Per Wikidata, SFJ is operated by Greenland Airport Authority.
Which airlines have a hub at SFJ?
Wikidata lists SFJ as a hub of Air Greenland.
How far is SFJ from Kangerlussuaq city centre?
Kangerlussuaq Airport is about 1.2 km west of Kangerlussuaq city centre in a straight line, calculated from coordinates. The distance by road is longer.
What is the elevation of Kangerlussuaq Airport?
OurAirports gives SFJ’s elevation as 50 m (165 ft) above sea level.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Kangerlussuaq Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 2026
- Official websiteWikidata record (official website property) (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q631430 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Distance to city centreCalculated from airport coordinates and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point—
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)