JSU

Maniitsoq Airport

Maniitsoq · GreenlandICAO BGMQ

Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) is an airport serving Maniitsoq, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 65° 24' 45.0" N, 52° 56' 21.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 91 feet (28 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).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

91/ 28m

America/Godthab

GMT-1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

JSU

ICAO Code

BGMQ

City

Maniitsoq

Country

Greenland

Elevation

91 ft

Local Time

06:55 PM (GMT-1)

Coordinates

Latitude:65.4125°

Longitude:-52.9394°

Popular Routes from JSU

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
GOH	Godthaab, Greenland	92 mi	0h 41m	short-haul	38 kg	View
SFJ	Sondrestrom, Greenland	127 mi	0h 44m	short-haul	52 kg	View

Airlines Operating at JSU

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

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Sisimiut Airport	JHS	Sisimiut	Greenland	175 km
Godthaab / Nuuk Airport	GOH	Godthaab	Greenland	149 km
Aasiaat Airport	JEG	Aasiaat	Greenland	369 km
Kangerlussuaq Airport	SFJ	Sondrestrom	Greenland	205 km
Ilulissat Airport	JAV	Ilulissat	Greenland	435 km

Other Airports in Greenland

Aasiaat Airport

JEGAasiaat

Godthaab / Nuuk Airport

Neerlerit Inaat Airport

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 65° 24' 45.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 52° 56' 21.8" W
Latitude (Decimal): 65.412498
Longitude (Decimal): -52.939400
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Godthab
UTC Offset: GMT-1
Current Local Time: 06:55 PM
Elevation (ft): 91 ft
Elevation (m): 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Maniitsoq Airport?

The IATA code for Maniitsoq Airport is JSU, and its ICAO code is BGMQ. The airport is located in Maniitsoq, Greenland.

How many destinations can you fly to from JSU?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) in Maniitsoq, Greenland.

What airlines fly from JSU?

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

What timezone is Maniitsoq Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Maniitsoq Airport?

Maniitsoq Airport sits at an elevation of 91 feet (28 meters) above sea level.

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