Sisimiut Airport — Sisimiut, Greenland
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSisimiut Airport in Sisimiut uses the IATA code JHS, with BGSS as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from JHS
Sisimiut Airport
JHS is the IATA code for Sisimiut Airport, serving Sisimiut, Greenland's second-largest town, on the country's central west coast north of the Arctic Circle. The airport has a gravel runway and functions as a key node in Greenland's domestic air network, since no road connects Sisimiut to other settlements. Air Greenland operates scheduled flights linking JHS to Kangerlussuaq, the country's main international gateway, and to other coastal towns. Sisimiut's economy relies on fishing and increasingly tourism, including winter dog-sledding and hiking excursions, and the airport is the primary way visitors and cargo reach the town outside of seasonal shipping routes.
Runways at Sisimiut Airport (JHS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2621 ft (799 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sisimiut Airport (JHS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | SISIMIUT AFIS | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Sisimiut Airport (JHS)
- Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ) — 131.2 km (81.5 mi)
- Aasiaat Airport (JEG) — 200.8 km (124.8 mi)
- Ilulissat Airport (JAV) — 277.8 km (172.6 mi)
- Nuuk International Airport (GOH) — 321.0 km (199.5 mi)
- Kulusuk Airport (KUS) — 756.5 km (470.1 mi)
- Iqaluit Airport (YFB) — 771.2 km (479.2 mi)
- Qaqortoq Airport (JJU) — 782.5 km (486.2 mi)
- Hall Beach Airport (YUX) — 1160.2 km (720.9 mi)
JHS identifies Sisimiut Airport in Greenland, not to be confused with Sisimiut's town center. Searchers typically want flight schedules, gravel runway details, or connections through Kangerlussuaq to reach this remote Arctic community.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sisimiut Airport?
The IATA code for Sisimiut Airport is JHS.
What is the ICAO code for Sisimiut Airport?
The ICAO code for Sisimiut Airport is BGSS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.