Greenland

  • Overflight permit is Not Required.
  • Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.

For Landing permits in Greenland:

  • Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Greenland.
Landing Permits

Airports List For Greenland

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) is situated near the town of Kangerlussuaq in western Greenland.

Airport Communications: 
(Control Tower: 118.300 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: SFJ
  • ICAO Airport Code: BGSF
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 67.0125° N
  • Longitude: -50.7119° W
  • Elevation: 165 feet
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC-3:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 10/28, 9,816 × 148 feet

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Hotel Kangerlussuaq: (1.3km from Kangerlussuaq Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Nuuk Airport (GOH) serves the city of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.

Airport Communications: 
(Control Tower: 119.100 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: GOH
  • ICAO Airport Code: BGGH
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 64.1909° N
  • Longitude: -51.6781° W
  • Elevation: 283 feet
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC-3:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 05/23, 9,022 × 148 feet

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Hotel Hans Egede: (3.5km from Nuuk Airport)
  • Hotel Seamen’s Home: (3.6km from Nuuk Airport)
  • Nuuk City Hostel by Greenland Escape: (3.9km from Nuuk Airport)
  • Kulukis Downtown Hostel: (3.2km from Nuuk Airport)
  • HHE Express Hotel: (3.7km from Nuuk Airport)
  • Hotel Aurora: (4.3km from Nuuk Airport)
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Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Ilulissat Airport (JAV) serves the town of Ilulissat in western Greenland.

Airport Communications: 
(Control Tower: 119.100 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: JAV
  • ICAO Airport Code: BGJN
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 69.2439° N
  • Longitude: -51.0572° W
  • Elevation: 101 feet
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC-3:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 11/29, 3,773 × 75 feet

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Best Western Plus Hotel Ilulissat: (2.9km from Ilulissat Airport)
  • Hotel Arctic: (1.9km from Ilulissat Airport)
  • Hotel Søma Ilulissat: (1.8km from Ilulissat Airport)
  • Hotel Icefiord: (3.4km from Ilulissat Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) serves the settlement of Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland.

Airport Communications: 
(Control Tower: 119.100 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: UAK
  • ICAO Airport Code: BGBW
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 61.1608° N
  • Longitude: -45.4274° W
  • Elevation: 112 feet
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC-3:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 07/25, 6,001 × 148 feet

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Hotel Narsarsuaq: (570m from Narsarsuaq Airport)
  • Leif Eriksson Hostel: (5.4km from Narsarsuaq Airport)
  • Igaliku Bygdehotel: (19.3km from Narsarsuaq Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Airways Flight Support Services

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February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Greenland.

Official Greenland Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

According to Greenland Civil Aviation regulations, there are “No processing fees” imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Greenland Overflight Permits.
The Greenland Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

  • The operating hours of the Greenland Civil Aviation Authority are from 11:00 AM (1100Z) to 8:00 PM (2000Z).
  • Weekends in Greenland are observed on Saturday and Sunday.

No overflight permit is necessary to fly through Singapore airspace.

  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • Greenland Civil Aviation Authority
  • Mailing Address: Greenland Civil Aviation Authority, Greenland
  • Greenland’s airspace typically falls under the jurisdiction of the Iceland FIR. Therefore, Greenland does not have its own distinct FIR.
  • The FIR code for Iceland FIR is BIRD.
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