Ilulissat Airport
Ilulissat · GreenlandICAO BGJN
Ilulissat Airport (JAV) is an airport serving Ilulissat, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 69° 14' 35.5" N, 51° 3' 25.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Godthab (GMT-1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from JAV
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOH | Godthaab, Greenland | 351 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| JEG | Aasiaat, Greenland | 56 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 23 kg | View |
| JQA | Uummannaq, Greenland | 110 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 45 kg | View |
| JUV | Upernavik, Greenland | 271 mi | 1h 1m | short-haul | 111 kg | View |
| SFJ | Sondrestrom, Greenland | 155 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JAV
1 active airline serving Ilulissat Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ilulissat Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat Airport | JEG | Aasiaat | Greenland | 90 km |
| Kangerlussuaq Airport | SFJ | Sondrestrom | Greenland | 249 km |
| Qaarsut Airport | JQA | Uummannaq | Greenland | 178 km |
| Sisimiut Airport | JHS | Sisimiut | Greenland | 279 km |
| Maniitsoq Airport | JSU | Maniitsoq | Greenland | 435 km |
Other Airports in Greenland
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 69° 14' 35.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 51° 3' 25.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 69.243202
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -51.057098
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Godthab
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 06:54 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 95 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 29 m
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