Narsaq Heliport

BGNS / JNS

Narsaq, GL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

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Currently using: BGBW
Weather Source: Narsarsuaq Airport (BGBW)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from BGNS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
08:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
1 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
15,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
988 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BGBW 040850Z 24001KT 9999 FEW020 BKN150 M07/M12 Q0988 RMK 2SC 5CS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 83 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,083 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,083 ft AMSL
QNH
988 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (83 ft)
Pressure Alt
841 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,779 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BGBW 040820Z 0409/0418 24008KT 9999 FEW020 BKN090 TEMPO 0409/0413 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GNS
04
22 ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
 197 ft 66 ft ASP 0°
↑ 0.9 kt • ↔ 0.3 kt
20° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
 197 ft 66 ft ASP 0°
↑ 0.8 kt • ↔ 0.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Narsaq Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGNS
IATA Code: JNS
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 83 ft MSL

Location

City: Narsaq
Country: GL
Latitude: 60.917283°
Longitude: -46.059923°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 197 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 197 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
240°@1kt
Density Alt
83ft, -7°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

BGBW VFR
Narsarsuaq Airport
24nm
44km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Narsaq Heliport

Narsaq Heliport (BGNS/JNS) is located in Narsaq, GL at an elevation of 83 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 10/28), with the longest at 197 feet.

Airport Overview

Narsaq Heliport serves Narsaq in GL. The airport features 2 runways (04/22, 10/28) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 197 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from BGNS, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.