Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

Sisimiut, GL 🇬🇱 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

BGSS

IATA

JHS

Elevation

33 ft

Region

GL-QA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: BGSS

Local Code: Not available

Location: 66.951302° N, -53.729301° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Sisimiut Airport (BGSS/JHS) generally offers a functional and efficient experience for domestic travelers, primarily due to its small size and streamlined processes. While it serves as a crucial gateway for adventures in West Greenland, travelers should manage expectations regarding extensive amenities.

What Travelers Love
  • Fast Check-in: The airport terminal is very small, allowing for a remarkably quick check-in process, often completed in about 2 minutes.
  • No Pre-Flight Security Screening for Domestic Flights: Unlike larger airports, Sisimiut Airport does not require pre-flight security screening for domestic departures, contributing to minimal wait times.
  • Gateway to Adventure: It serves as an excellent starting point for various excursions, including treks along the Arctic Circle Trail.
  • Dedicated Staff: Airport employees are noted for their versatility, handling multiple functions like baggage, fueling, and safety, which is crucial for a small airport.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Terminal Facilities and Amenities: The terminal is very small with basic offerings, receiving low satisfaction ratings for terminal facilities (23%), WiFi (36%), and food and retail services (28%). Amenities are limited to a Post Greenland box, a soft drink machine, television, and a small museum exhibition.
  • No De-icing Equipment: The lack of de-icing equipment can be problematic and costly during the Greenlandic winter.
  • Unpredictable Weather Challenges: Weather conditions are highly unpredictable, posing the greatest challenge and sometimes leading to flight adjustments or cancellations.
  • Mandatory Disembarkation for Connecting Flights: Passengers connecting through Sisimiut, even on the same plane, are required to disembark and undergo regular boarding process checks before re-boarding.

Overall, Sisimiut Airport is best described as a no-frills, highly localized airport that prioritizes efficient domestic travel to and from the region. While it may lack the extensive amenities of larger international hubs, its simplicity and quick processing times are appreciated by those traveling within Greenland.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
3 45 3 Jan 24, 2026
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
13/31 2621 ft 98 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
AFIS SISIMIUT AFIS 118.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
SM Sisimiut NDB 341 kHz
SS Sisimiut DME 108150 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are the primary and most convenient mode of transportation to and from Sisimiut Airport. The airport is located approximately 4 km from the town center. Taxis typically wait outside the terminal to meet all arriving flights for the short journey into town.

Rental Cars

There are no dedicated car rental desks at Sisimiut Airport. A limited number of vehicles may be available for rent through local businesses in the town of Sisimiut. These must be arranged and booked well in advance of your arrival.

Public Transportation

There is no public bus service that directly connects to Sisimiut Airport. A local bus route operates within the town of Sisimiut, but you must first take a taxi from the airport to a stop in town to access it.

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~132 km away
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