Qaarsut Airport (JQA)
Qaarsut Airport is a small airport in Uummannaq, Greenland. It has IATA code JQA and ICAO code BGUQ.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JQA |
| ICAO code | BGUQ |
| Airport name | Qaarsut Airport |
| Type | small airport |
| City / municipality | Uummannaq |
| Country | Greenland |
| Region | Avannaata Municipality |
| Coordinates | 70.7342, -52.696201 |
| Elevation | 289 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Length | Length (m) | Surface | Lighted | Designator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2953 ft | 900 m | GRAVEL | No | 15 |
Location
Qaarsut Airport sits at latitude 70.7342, longitude -52.696201 at an elevation of 289 ft in Avannaata Municipality, Greenland. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into a map service.
Nearby airports
UMD — Uummannaq Heliport 22 km · UummannaqNIQ — Niaqornat Heliport 36 km · NiaqornatSAE — Saattut Heliport 40 km · SaattutJUK — Ukkusissat Heliport 46 km · UkkusissatIKE — Ikerasak Heliport 58 km · IkerasakIOT — Illorsuit Heliport 65 km · IllorsuitBGSQ — Saqqaq Heliport 85 km · SaqqaqJUU — Nuugaatsiaq Heliport 91 km · Nuugaatsiaq
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Qaarsut Airport?
Qaarsut Airport uses IATA code JQA and ICAO code BGUQ.
Where is Qaarsut Airport?
Qaarsut Airport is located in Uummannaq, Greenland, at 70.7342, -52.696201.
What is the difference between IATA and ICAO codes?
IATA codes are the three-letter passenger-facing codes printed on tickets; ICAO codes are the four-letter codes used for flight planning and air traffic control.