JEG

Aasiaat Airport

Aasiaat · GreenlandICAO BGAA

Aasiaat Airport (JEG) is an airport serving Aasiaat, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 68° 43' 18.5" N, 52° 47' 4.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Godthab (GMT-1).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

74/ 23m

America/Godthab

GMT-1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

JEG

ICAO Code

BGAA

City

Aasiaat

Country

Greenland

Elevation

74 ft

Local Time

04:32 PM (GMT-1)

Coordinates

Latitude:68.7218°

Longitude:-52.7847°

Popular Routes from JEG

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
JAV	Ilulissat, Greenland	56 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	23 kg	View
JHS	Sisimiut, Greenland	125 mi	0h 44m	short-haul	51 kg	View
SFJ	Sondrestrom, Greenland	130 mi	0h 45m	short-haul	54 kg	View

Airlines Operating at JEG

1 active airline serving Aasiaat Airport.

Air Greenland

GLDenmark

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 Aasiaat Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Qaarsut Airport	JQA	Uummannaq	Greenland	225 km
Ilulissat Airport	JAV	Ilulissat	Greenland	90 km
Sisimiut Airport	JHS	Sisimiut	Greenland	201 km
Maniitsoq Airport	JSU	Maniitsoq	Greenland	369 km
Kangerlussuaq Airport	SFJ	Sondrestrom	Greenland	210 km
Godthaab / Nuuk Airport	GOH	Godthaab	Greenland	508 km
Upernavik Airport	JUV	Upernavik	Greenland	470 km

Other Airports in Greenland

Godthaab / Nuuk Airport

Neerlerit Inaat Airport

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 68° 43' 18.5" N
Longitude (DMS): 52° 47' 4.9" W
Latitude (Decimal): 68.721802
Longitude (Decimal): -52.784698
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Godthab
UTC Offset: GMT-1
Current Local Time: 04:32 PM
Elevation (ft): 74 ft
Elevation (m): 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Aasiaat Airport?

The IATA code for Aasiaat Airport is JEG, and its ICAO code is BGAA. The airport is located in Aasiaat, Greenland.

How many destinations can you fly to from JEG?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland.

What airlines fly from JEG?

There are 1 airlines operating from JEG, including Air Greenland.

What timezone is Aasiaat Airport in?

Aasiaat Airport is in the America/Godthab timezone (GMT-1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Aasiaat Airport?

Aasiaat Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 meters) above sea level.

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