NAQ

Qaanaaq Airport

Qaanaaq · GreenlandICAO BGQQ

Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) is an airport serving Qaanaaq, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 77° 29' 19.0" N, 69° 23' 19.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 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/Thule (GMT-3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

51/ 16m

America/Thule

GMT-3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

NAQ

ICAO Code

BGQQ

City

Qaanaaq

Country

Greenland

Elevation

51 ft

Local Time

02:35 PM (GMT-3)

Coordinates

Latitude:77.4886°

Longitude:-69.3887°

Popular Routes from NAQ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
JUV	Upernavik, Greenland	400 mi	1h 15m	short-haul	164 kg	View
THU	Thule, Greenland	67 mi	0h 38m	short-haul	28 kg	View

Airlines Operating at NAQ

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

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Thule Air Base	THU	Thule	Greenland	108 km

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JEGAasiaat

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Sisimiut Airport

JHSSisimiut

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 77° 29' 19.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 69° 23' 19.3" W
Latitude (Decimal): 77.488602
Longitude (Decimal): -69.388702
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Thule
UTC Offset: GMT-3
Current Local Time: 02:35 PM
Elevation (ft): 51 ft
Elevation (m): 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Qaanaaq Airport?

The IATA code for Qaanaaq Airport is NAQ, and its ICAO code is BGQQ. The airport is located in Qaanaaq, Greenland.

How many destinations can you fly to from NAQ?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland.

What airlines fly from NAQ?

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

What timezone is Qaanaaq Airport in?

Qaanaaq Airport is in the America/Thule timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Qaanaaq Airport?

Qaanaaq Airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 meters) above sea level.

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