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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
2
Airlines
1
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

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
JAVIlulissat, Greenland271 mi1h 1mshort-haul111 kgView
NAQQaanaaq, Greenland400 mi1h 15mshort-haul164 kgView

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 TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 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.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Qaarsut AirportJQAUummannaqGreenland259 km
Aasiaat AirportJEGAasiaatGreenland470 km

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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