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Upernavik Airport

Upernavik, Greenland

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Upernavik Airport

Upernavik, Greenland
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Remote Arctic gateway serving the Upernavik archipelago.

Location
Upernavik, Greenland
Upernavik Airport (IATA: JUV, ICAO: BGUK) is a small regional airport serving the town of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland, situated above the Arctic Circle. It provides essential air connectivity for a remote community that is largely inaccessible by road, making aviation a critical lifeline for residents and supplies. The airport features a single gravel runway and handles limited passenger and cargo traffic. Air Greenland operates scheduled services connecting Upernavik to other Greenlandic communities, including Ilulissat and smaller settlements in the archipelago. Given its remote Arctic location, the airport faces challenging weather conditions, including strong winds, fog, and polar darkness in winter, which can cause frequent flight delays or cancellations. It plays a vital role in supporting the local population, medical evacuations, and the supply chain for the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of a remote Arctic community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are minimal, with taxis or private vehicles being the primary means of travel between the airport and the town of Upernavik.
Airlines here
Air Greenland (Grønlandsfly) is the primary and essentially sole airline serving Upernavik Airport, operating turboprop services to regional destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located above the Arctic Circle at approximately 72.8°N latitude.
  • ›The runway is unpaved gravel, typical of many remote Greenlandic airports.
  • ›Serves as a hub for reaching even smaller settlements in the Upernavik archipelago by helicopter.
  • ›Weather conditions frequently cause flight disruptions due to Arctic fog, wind, and low visibility.
  • ›The airport is critical for medical evacuations given the lack of alternative transport infrastructure.
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Gateway to the Arctic edge where ice meets endless sky

Upernavik Airport serves the remote town of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland, one of the northernmost inhabited places on Earth. The airport provides a vital lifeline for a community that is otherwise accessible only by sea or air, connecting locals and adventurers to the wider world. It plays a critical role in supplying the town and supporting scientific, hunting, and fishing communities in the High Arctic.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, functional single-room terminal handling arrivals, departures, and basic passenger services for this remote Arctic community.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services (limited, locally arranged)
  • Walking to town centre (short distance)
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Upernavik
  • Local guesthouses (privately arranged)
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are extremely limited or non-existent, so travellers are advised to bring their own provisions. The town of Upernavik has a small number of local eateries and a grocery store where basic supplies can be purchased. Traditional Greenlandic food, including dried fish and local game, may be available from community sources.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as seats are limited and weather cancellations are common in this Arctic region.
  • Dress in warm, windproof layers year-round as temperatures can be severe and conditions change rapidly.
  • Carry sufficient cash as card payment facilities are very limited in Upernavik.
  • Check flight status frequently as fog, snow, and Arctic storms frequently delay or cancel operations.
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Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Greenland
GL
Miami Air International
GL

Routes

JUV → IUIGL · BH2
JUV → KGQGL · BH2
JUV → KHQGL · BH2
JUV → NAQGL · DH8
JUV → NSQGL · BH2
JUV → AOQGL · BH2
JUV → JAVGL · DH8
JUV → TQAGL · BH2
JUV → UPKGL · BH2

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Upernavik Airport
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Upernavik Airport is an airport located 0.5 NM northeast of Upernavik, a town in Avannaata municipality in northwestern Greenland, capable of serving STOL aircraft. It is used as a transfer airport for passenger/cargo traffic to northern Greenland, and serves as a local helicopter hub of Air Greenland with flights to settlements in the Upernavik Archipelago.

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