Airports / Greenland / JJU
Qaqortoq Airport.
Qaqortoq, Greenland · 505 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
15 ratings
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Operators based
505
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 10
Greenland airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 15 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Greenland fields.
258 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nuuk International Airport (GOH).
Overview
Qaqortoq Airport (BGQO / JJU) sits in Qaqortoq, Greenland, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 505 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
JJU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Nuuk International Airport (GOH, 258 nm), Kulusuk Airport (KUS, 376 nm), and Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ, 394 nm). JJU offers a single 4,924-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of JJU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Qaqortoq. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from JJU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
BGQO
IATA
JJU
FAA / Local
BGQO
Elevation
505 ft
Coordinates
60.7638° N · 46.0650° 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 505 ft, JJU sits higher than 90% of the 10 Greenland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,924 ft
- 11/294,924 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,924 ft
JJU's 4,924 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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.
- 258nmGOHNuuk International AirportNuuk
- 376nmKUSKulusuk AirportKulusuk
- 394nmSFJKangerlussuaq International AirportKangerlussuaq
- 423nmJHSSisimiut AirportSisimiut
- 507nmJEGAasiaat AirportAasiaat
- 524nmJAVIlulissat AirportIlulissat
Location
Open the full mapGL-0012 · Qaqortoq Airport · Qaqortoq, Greenland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JJU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 1,428 nm | 3h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,575 nm | 4h 4m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,754 nm | 4h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,881 nm | 4h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,133 nm | 5h 22m |
| Denver (DEN) | 2,462 nm | 6h 8m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,468 nm | 6h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,470 nm | 6h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JJU?
- Qaqortoq Airport's longest paved runway is 4,924 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 JJU?
- Qaqortoq Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,924 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to JJU?
- The closest alternate is Nuuk International Airport (GOH), about 258 nm away, followed by Kulusuk Airport (KUS) at 376 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JJU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 3h 43m (1,428 nm), New York about 4h 4m (1,575 nm), Washington DC about 4h 29m (1,754 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.