Paamiut Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-13

Paamiut Airport (ICAO BGPT) sits about 1.9 km northeast of Paamiut, a town of roughly 1,300 people on the Labrador Sea coast of southwest Greenland. The airport is known locally as Mittarfik Paamiut. It is the only airport between Nuuk and Qaqortoq that can handle Air Greenland's short take-off and landing aircraft.

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Services at Paamiut Airport

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Key facts

  • Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
  • Local timeGodthab time
  • IATAJFRICAO BGPT
  • Opened2007
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • PADomesticPassenger terminalAir Greenland

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • PaamiutSouthwest of the airport2 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Paamiut Airport?

Paamiut Airport uses the following codes: IATA: JFR, ICAO: BGPT. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Paamiut Airport located?

Paamiut Airport is located in Paamiut, Sermersooq Municipality, Greenland. The airport coordinates are 62.0147°, -49.6709°.

What services are available at Paamiut Airport?

Paamiut Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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