Airport code
XIQ — Ilimanaq Heliport
XIQ is the IATA code for Ilimanaq Heliport, an airport serving Ilimanaq, Greenland. Its ICAO code is BGIL, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at 69.0809, -51.1143 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).
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About Ilimanaq Heliport
Ilimanaq Heliport is a heliport in Ilimanaq, a village located just south of Ilulissat Icefjord in Avannaata 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 | XIQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | BGIL |
| Airport name | Ilimanaq Heliport |
| City | Ilimanaq |
| Country | Greenland |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | 69.0809 |
| Longitude | -51.1143 |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 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 Ilimanaq Heliport?
The IATA code for Ilimanaq Heliport is XIQ.
What is the ICAO code for Ilimanaq Heliport?
The ICAO code for Ilimanaq Heliport is BGIL.
Where is XIQ airport located?
Ilimanaq Heliport (XIQ) is located in Ilimanaq, Greenland.
What time zone is XIQ in?
Ilimanaq Heliport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to XIQ?
The nearest airport to Ilimanaq Heliport (XIQ) is Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, about 18 km away.
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