Airports / Greenland / SFJ
Kangerlussuaq International Airport.
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland · 165 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
165
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
71 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sisimiut Airport (JHS).
Overview
Kangerlussuaq International Airport (BGSF / SFJ) is a mid-sized airport serving Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Field elevation is 165 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SFJ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Sisimiut Airport (JHS, 71 nm), Aasiaat Airport (JEG, 113 nm), and Ilulissat Airport (JAV, 134 nm). The field has a single 9,219-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SFJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Bluie West 8 and Sondrestrom Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SFJ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
BGSF
IATA
SFJ
FAA / Local
BGSF
Elevation
165 ft
Coordinates
67.0104° N · 50.7153° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Greenland fields
state range 33–505 ft
At 165 ft, SFJ sits higher than 60% of the 10 Greenland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,219 ft
- 09/279,219 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,219 ft
SFJ's 9,219 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.
- 71nmJHSSisimiut AirportSisimiut
- 113nmJEGAasiaat AirportAasiaat
- 134nmJAVIlulissat AirportIlulissat
- 171nmGOHNuuk International AirportNuuk
- 339nmKUSKulusuk AirportKulusuk
- 394nmJJUQaqortoq AirportQaqortoq
Location
Open the full mapBGSF · Kangerlussuaq International Airport · Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SFJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 1,619 nm | 4h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,750 nm | 4h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,909 nm | 4h 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,928 nm | 4h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,225 nm | 5h 34m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,347 nm | 5h 51m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,347 nm | 5h 51m |
| Denver (DEN) | 2,400 nm | 5h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SFJ?
- Kangerlussuaq International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,219 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 SFJ?
- Kangerlussuaq International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,219 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SFJ?
- The closest alternate is Sisimiut Airport (JHS), about 71 nm away, followed by Aasiaat Airport (JEG) at 113 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SFJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 4h 10m (1,619 nm), New York about 4h 28m (1,750 nm), Washington DC about 4h 50m (1,909 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.