Airport code
UAK — Narsarsuaq Airport
UAK is the IATA code for Narsarsuaq Airport, an airport serving Narsarsuaq, Greenland. Its ICAO code is BGBW, and it operates in the America/Godthab time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at 61.1605, -45.4260 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 112 ft (34 m).
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About Narsarsuaq Airport
Narsarsuaq Airport is a heliport and former international airport in Narsarsuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland. Along with Kangerlussuaq Airport, for over 70 years it was one of only two civilian airports in Greenland capable of serving large aircraft. It previously served domestic as well as international destinations including to Denmark and Iceland.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | UAK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | BGBW |
| Airport name | Narsarsuaq Airport |
| City | Narsarsuaq |
| Country | Greenland |
| Time zone | America/Godthab (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | 61.1605 |
| Longitude | -45.4260 |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Airport type | Heliport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Narsarsuaq Airport?
The IATA code for Narsarsuaq Airport is UAK.
What is the ICAO code for Narsarsuaq Airport?
The ICAO code for Narsarsuaq Airport is BGBW.
Where is UAK airport located?
Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) is located in Narsarsuaq, Greenland.
What time zone is UAK in?
Narsarsuaq Airport operates in the America/Godthab time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to UAK?
The nearest airport to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) is Narsaq Heliport (JNS) in Narsaq, about 44 km away.
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