JHS

Sisimiut Airport

Sisimiut · GreenlandICAO BGSS

Sisimiut Airport (JHS) is an airport serving Sisimiut, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 66° 57' 4.7" N, 53° 43' 45.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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

33/ 10m

America/Godthab

GMT-1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

JHS

ICAO Code

BGSS

City

Sisimiut

Country

Greenland

Elevation

33 ft

Local Time

04:31 PM (GMT-1)

Coordinates

Latitude:66.9513°

Longitude:-53.7293°

Popular Routes from JHS

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
GOH	Godthaab, Greenland	200 mi	0h 53m	short-haul	82 kg	View
JEG	Aasiaat, Greenland	125 mi	0h 44m	short-haul	51 kg	View
SFJ	Sondrestrom, Greenland	82 mi	0h 39m	short-haul	34 kg	View

Airlines Operating at JHS

1 active airline serving Sisimiut 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 Sisimiut Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Maniitsoq Airport	JSU	Maniitsoq	Greenland	175 km
Aasiaat Airport	JEG	Aasiaat	Greenland	201 km
Kangerlussuaq Airport	SFJ	Sondrestrom	Greenland	132 km
Godthaab / Nuuk Airport	GOH	Godthaab	Greenland	322 km
Qaarsut Airport	JQA	Uummannaq	Greenland	424 km
Ilulissat Airport	JAV	Ilulissat	Greenland	279 km

Other Airports in Greenland

Aasiaat Airport

JEGAasiaat

Godthaab / Nuuk Airport

Neerlerit Inaat Airport

CNPNeerlerit Inaat

Qaanaaq Airport

NAQQaanaaq

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 66° 57' 4.7" N
Longitude (DMS): 53° 43' 45.5" W
Latitude (Decimal): 66.951302
Longitude (Decimal): -53.729301
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Godthab
UTC Offset: GMT-1
Current Local Time: 04:31 PM
Elevation (ft): 33 ft
Elevation (m): 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Sisimiut Airport?

The IATA code for Sisimiut Airport is JHS, and its ICAO code is BGSS. The airport is located in Sisimiut, Greenland.

How many destinations can you fly to from JHS?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland.

What airlines fly from JHS?

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

What timezone is Sisimiut Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Sisimiut Airport?

Sisimiut Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level.

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