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Nuuk International Airport

Nuuk, Greenland

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Nuuk International Airport

Nuuk, Greenland
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283 ft
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Greenland's main international gateway serving the Arctic capital.

Opened
1964
Location
Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk International Airport (IATA: GOH, ICAO: BGGH) is the primary airport serving Nuuk, the capital and largest city of Greenland. It handles the majority of Greenland's international traffic and serves as a key hub for connections to Denmark and other Greenlandic towns. The airport is operated by Greenland Airports (Mittarfeqarfiit) and sits approximately 4 kilometers northeast of central Nuuk. Its single runway accommodates both regional turboprop aircraft and larger jet aircraft used on transatlantic routes. A major airport expansion and redevelopment project has been underway to extend the runway and upgrade facilities, enabling larger wide-body aircraft to land directly and reducing reliance on stopover connections through Copenhagen or Iceland.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modest passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Nuuk is provided primarily by taxi and bus services, with the city center approximately 4 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Air Greenland serves as the primary carrier, with connections to Copenhagen via SAS and Air Greenland codeshares.
Notable facts
  • ›Nuuk Airport is the busiest airport in Greenland by passenger volume.
  • ›A major runway extension project, part of Greenland's airport modernization program, aims to allow wide-body jets to operate directly.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 283 feet (86 meters) above sea level.
  • ›Air Greenland's main hub and headquarters are located at Nuuk Airport.
  • ›Arctic weather conditions, including strong winds and fog, frequently affect operations.
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Gateway to the Arctic, where ice meets the open sky

Nuuk International Airport serves as the primary air hub for Greenland's capital and largest city, connecting this remote Arctic territory to Copenhagen and other Greenlandic settlements. Originally developed during the mid-20th century, the airport plays a critical logistical and social role for a population spread across one of the world's most sparsely inhabited landmasses. A new replacement airport with a longer runway is under development nearby to accommodate larger international aircraft.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility handling all arrivals, departures, and transit passengers with basic amenities suited to the airport's regional scale.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Public bus connections toward Nuuk city centre
  • Car rental desks inside the terminal (limited availability)
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Hans Egede
  • Hotel Arctic
  • Seamen's Home Nuuk
  • Vandrehjem Nuuk
Dining

The terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given its small size, typically a café-style counter with sandwiches, hot drinks, and light snacks. A wider selection of restaurants and local Greenlandic cuisine can be found in Nuuk city centre, roughly a short drive from the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small but security and check-in lines can be unpredictable during peak travel periods.
  • Weather delays are common year-round due to Arctic conditions — always have flexible travel plans.
  • Currency exchange options are extremely limited at the airport; exchange or use cards in the city beforehand.
  • Ground transfer to the city centre takes approximately 10–15 minutes by taxi depending on traffic and route.
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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

GOH → JFRGL · DH8
GOH → JHSGL · DH8
GOH → KUSGL · DH8
GOH → SFJGL · DH8
GOH → UAKGL · DH8
GOH → JAVGL · DH8
GOH → JSUGL · DH7
GOH → KEFGL · DH8
GOH → RKVNY · DH8
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Encyclopaedia

Nuuk Airport is an international airport serving Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The airport is the hub and technical base for Air Greenland, the flag carrier airline of Greenland. International routes are also provided by Icelandair on a year-round basis and SAS and United Airlines seasonally.

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