Airport code
QPW — Kangaatsiaq Heliport
QPW is the IATA code for Kangaatsiaq Heliport, an airport serving Kangaatsiaq, Greenland. Its ICAO code is BGKA, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at 68.3127, -53.4602 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).
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About Kangaatsiaq Heliport
Kangaatsiaq Heliport is a heliport in Kangaatsiaq, a village in Qeqertalik municipality in western Greenland. The heliport is considered a helistop, and is served by Air Greenland as part of a government contract.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | QPW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | BGKA |
| Airport name | Kangaatsiaq Heliport |
| City | Kangaatsiaq |
| Country | Greenland |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | 68.3127 |
| Longitude | -53.4602 |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Heliport |
| Continent | North America |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kangaatsiaq Heliport?
The IATA code for Kangaatsiaq Heliport is QPW.
What is the ICAO code for Kangaatsiaq Heliport?
The ICAO code for Kangaatsiaq Heliport is BGKA.
Where is QPW airport located?
Kangaatsiaq Heliport (QPW) is located in Kangaatsiaq, Greenland.
What time zone is QPW in?
Kangaatsiaq Heliport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to QPW?
The nearest airport to Kangaatsiaq Heliport (QPW) is Ikerassaarsuk Heliport (QRY) in Ikerassaarsuk, about 19 km away.
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