JUV

Upernavik Airport

Upernavik · GreenlandICAO BGUK

Upernavik Airport (JUV) is an airport serving Upernavik, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 72° 47' 24.7" N, 56° 7' 50.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 414 feet (126 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Godthab (GMT-1).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

414/ 126m

America/Godthab

GMT-1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

JUV

ICAO Code

BGUK

City

Upernavik

Country

Greenland

Elevation

414 ft

Local Time

07:55 PM (GMT-1)

Coordinates

Latitude:72.7902°

Longitude:-56.1306°

Popular Routes from JUV

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
JAV	Ilulissat, Greenland	271 mi	1h 1m	short-haul	111 kg	View
NAQ	Qaanaaq, Greenland	400 mi	1h 15m	short-haul	164 kg	View

Airlines Operating at JUV

1 active airline serving Upernavik Airport.

Air Greenland

GLDenmark

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Upernavik Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Qaarsut Airport	JQA	Uummannaq	Greenland	259 km
Aasiaat Airport	JEG	Aasiaat	Greenland	470 km

Other Airports in Greenland

Aasiaat Airport

JEGAasiaat

Godthaab / Nuuk Airport

Neerlerit Inaat Airport

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 72° 47' 24.7" N
Longitude (DMS): 56° 7' 50.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 72.790199
Longitude (Decimal): -56.130600
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Godthab
UTC Offset: GMT-1
Current Local Time: 07:55 PM
Elevation (ft): 414 ft
Elevation (m): 126 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Upernavik Airport?

The IATA code for Upernavik Airport is JUV, and its ICAO code is BGUK. The airport is located in Upernavik, Greenland.

How many destinations can you fly to from JUV?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland.

What airlines fly from JUV?

There are 1 airlines operating from JUV, including Air Greenland.

What timezone is Upernavik Airport in?

Upernavik Airport is in the America/Godthab timezone (GMT-1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Upernavik Airport?

Upernavik Airport sits at an elevation of 414 feet (126 meters) above sea level.

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