Qaarsut Airport
Uummannaq · GreenlandICAO BGUQ
Qaarsut Airport (JQA) is an airport serving Uummannaq, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 70° 44' 3.1" N, 52° 41' 46.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. With 2 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 JQA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAV | Ilulissat, Greenland | 110 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 45 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JQA
1 active airline serving Qaarsut 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 Qaarsut Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat Airport | JEG | Aasiaat | Greenland | 225 km |
| Ilulissat Airport | JAV | Ilulissat | Greenland | 178 km |
| Sisimiut Airport | JHS | Sisimiut | Greenland | 424 km |
| Upernavik Airport | JUV | Upernavik | Greenland | 259 km |
| Kangerlussuaq Airport | SFJ | Sondrestrom | Greenland | 423 km |
Other Airports in Greenland
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 70° 44' 3.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 52° 41' 46.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 70.734200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -52.696201
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Godthab
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 04:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 289 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 88 m
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