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Ilulissat Airport (BGJN / JAV)

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BGJN airport at a glance

ICAO code: BGJN
IATA code: JAV
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland
Elevation: 95 ft (29 m)
Time zone: America/Nuuk (UTC-1)
Coordinates: 69.2432° N, 51.0571° W
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Weather & airport info BGJN

Current weather

observed 12 Oct, 23:20 UTC

Wind: 1 kt (2 km/h) from northeast (40°)
Clouds: overcast at 6,100 ft
Temperature: -2 °C (dew point -8 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 984 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR BGJN 122320Z AUTO 04001KT 9999NDV OVC061/// M02/M08 Q0984

Forecast (TAF)

12 Oct, 15:00–00:00 UTC
22 kt (41 km/h) from north (10°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 15,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF BGJN 121418Z 1215/1224 01022KT 9999 SCT080 BKN150

Airport

Elevation: 95 ft (29 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 09:20 / 19:00 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
06/24	845 m (2,772 ft)	asphalt	no

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map BGJN

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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Current NOTAMs for BGJN(6)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedRunwayB0831/26· until 28 Oct, 23:59 UTC
There is no closed marking on the new runway until operations begin on October 29. Do not use the runway.
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NO CLOSED MARKING ON NEW RWY UNTIL OPN OCT 29. DO NOT USE.
```
B0831/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BGGL/QMRXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/6915N05103W005
 A) BGJN B) 2610121350 C) 2610282359
 E) NO CLOSED MARKING ON NEW RWY UNTIL OPN OCT 29. DO NOT USE.
```
Out of serviceRunway end identifier lights: unserviceableB0809/26· until 28 Oct, 23:59 UTC
The runway guard light located on the right-hand side apron, on taxiway B, is damaged.
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RUNWAY GUARD LIGHT (RGL) LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE APRON ON TWY B DAMAGED.
```
B0809/26 NOTAMR B0806/26
 Q) BGGL/QLIAS/IV/BO /A /000/999/6915N05103W005
 A) BGJN B) 2610070822 C) 2610282359
 E) RUNWAY GUARD LIGHT (RGL) LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE APRON
 ON TWY B DAMAGED.
```
Out of serviceNon-directional beacon: unserviceableB0787/26· until 15 Oct, 13:00 UTC
The Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) JV/ILULISSAT 367 kHz is out of service. An NDB is a navigation aid that helps aircraft determine their position.
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NDB JV/ILULISSAT 367 KHZ U/S.
```
B0787/26 NOTAMR B0600/26
 Q) BGGL/QNBAS/IV/BO /AE/000/999/6914N05104W050
 A) BGJN B) 2609301253 C) 2610151300
 E) NDB JV/ILULISSAT 367 KHZ U/S.
```
Out of serviceAerodrome beacon: unserviceableB0786/26· until 28 Oct, 23:59 UTC
The aerodrome beacon is out of service. The aerodrome beacon helps pilots identify the airport at night or in poor visibility.
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AERODROME BEACON U/S.
```
B0786/26 NOTAMR B0681/26
 Q) BGGL/QLBAS/V /M  /A /000/999/6915N05103W005
 A) BGJN B) 2609301250 C) 2610282359
 E) AERODROME BEACON U/S.
```
NoticeLocator: on test, do not useB0782/26· until 15 Oct, 13:00 UTC
The locator JV/ILULISSAT 367 KHZ is on test and should not be used. This is a navigation beacon that helps aircraft determine their position.
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LOCATOR JV/ILULISSAT 367 KHZ ON TEST, DO NOT USE.
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B0782/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BGGL/QNLCT/IV/BO /A /000/999/6915N05103W005
 A) BGJN B) 2609291413 C) 2610151300
 E) LOCATOR JV/ILULISSAT 367 KHZ ON TEST, DO NOT USE.
```
NoticeRunway centre line lightsB0780/26· until 28 Oct, 23:59 UTC
The new lighting and all lighting around the runway are under intermittent testing. This may cause interruptions.
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NEW LGT UNDER INTERMITTENT TESTING. ALL LIGHTIG AROUND THE RWY UNDER INTERMITTENT TESTING.
```
B0780/26 NOTAMN
 Q) BGGL/QLCXX/I /BO /A /000/999/6915N05103W005
 A) BGJN B) 2609291114 C) 2610282359
 E) NEW LGT UNDER INTERMITTENT TESTING.
 ALL LIGHTIG AROUND THE RWY UNDER INTERMITTENT TESTING.
```

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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Air GreenlandNuuk International (BGGH) · Turboprop, Helicopter

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BGJN airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Ilulissat airport (BGJN) today?

There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Ilulissat (BGJN). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway; Runway end identifier lights: unserviceable; Non-directional beacon: unserviceable; Aerodrome beacon: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Ilulissat airport (BGJN)?

According to the latest weather report for BGJN (METAR, 12 Oct, 23:20 UTC): Wind 1 kt (2 km/h) from northeast (40°), temperature -2 °C (dew point -8 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Ilulissat airport (BGJN)?

Ilulissat (BGJN) has one runway: runway 06/24 with 845 m (2,772 ft), asphalt.

What are the airport codes of Ilulissat Airport?

The ICAO code is BGJN and the IATA code is JAV. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of BGJN airport?

Ilulissat Airport sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Nuuk.

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Whether a private jet can operate into Ilulissat Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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