Airports / Greenland / GOH
Nuuk International Airport.
Nuuk, Greenland · 283 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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386 ratings
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Operators based
283
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
171 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ).
Overview
Located in Nuuk, Greenland, Nuuk International Airport (BGGH / GOH) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 283 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GOH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ, 171 nm), Sisimiut Airport (JHS, 173 nm), and Qaqortoq Airport (JJU, 258 nm). With a single 7,217-foot paved runway, GOH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GOH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Godthåb and Nuussuaq. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Nuuk.
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Field capability
ICAO
BGGH
IATA
GOH
FAA / Local
BGGH
Elevation
283 ft
Coordinates
64.1911° N · 51.6791° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Greenland fields
state range 33–505 ft
At 283 ft, GOH sits higher than 80% of the 10 Greenland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,217 ft
- 04/227,217 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,217 ft
GOH's 7,217 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 171nmSFJKangerlussuaq International AirportKangerlussuaq
- 173nmJHSSisimiut AirportSisimiut
- 258nmJJUQaqortoq AirportQaqortoq
- 273nmJEGAasiaat AirportAasiaat
- 304nmJAVIlulissat AirportIlulissat
- 379nmKUSKulusuk AirportKulusuk
Location
Open the full mapBGGH · Nuuk International Airport · Nuuk, Greenland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GOH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 1,468 nm | 3h 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,603 nm | 4h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,768 nm | 4h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,820 nm | 4h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,103 nm | 5h 17m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,309 nm | 5h 46m |
| Denver (DEN) | 2,336 nm | 5h 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,405 nm | 6h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GOH?
- Nuuk International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,217 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GOH?
- Nuuk International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,217 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GOH?
- The closest alternate is Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ), about 171 nm away, followed by Sisimiut Airport (JHS) at 173 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GOH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 3h 49m (1,468 nm), New York about 4h 8m (1,603 nm), Washington DC about 4h 31m (1,768 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.