Airports / Greenland / JHS
Sisimiut Airport.
Sisimiut, Greenland · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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31 ratings
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Operators based
33
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#2 / 10
Greenland airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 31 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Greenland fields.
71 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ).
Overview
Sisimiut Airport, listed as BGSS / JHS, is a mid-sized airport in Sisimiut, Greenland. The field lies at an elevation of 33 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
JHS has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ, 71 nm), Aasiaat Airport (JEG, 108 nm), and Ilulissat Airport (JAV, 150 nm). At 2,621-foot, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Quotes for flights out of JHS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from JHS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
BGSS
IATA
JHS
FAA / Local
BGSS
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
66.9513° N · 53.7293° 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 33 ft, JHS sits lower than 90% of the 10 Greenland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,621 ft
- 13/312,621 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,621 ft
At 2,621 ft, JHS is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- 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.
- 71nmSFJKangerlussuaq International AirportKangerlussuaq
- 108nmJEGAasiaat AirportAasiaat
- 150nmJAVIlulissat AirportIlulissat
- 173nmGOHNuuk International AirportNuuk
- 408nmKUSKulusuk AirportKulusuk
- 416nmYFBIqaluit AirportIqaluit
Location
Open the full mapBGSS · Sisimiut Airport · Sisimiut, Greenland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JHS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 1,578 nm | 4h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,706 nm | 4h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,861 nm | 4h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,867 nm | 4h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,168 nm | 5h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,276 nm | 5h 42m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,295 nm | 5h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 2,331 nm | 5h 49m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use JHS?
- At 2,621 ft, Sisimiut Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at JHS?
- Sisimiut Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,621 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to JHS?
- The closest alternate is Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ), about 71 nm away, followed by Aasiaat Airport (JEG) at 108 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JHS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 4h 4m (1,578 nm), New York about 4h 22m (1,706 nm), Washington DC about 4h 44m (1,861 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.