Kangerlussuaq Airport

BGSF / SFJ

Kangerlussuaq, GL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
12 kt
110°
--
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BGSF 041020Z AUTO 11012KT 9999NDV BKN130/// OVC150/// M04/M15 Q0981

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 165 ft
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
OVC 15,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,165 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,165 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BGSF 040501Z 0406/0512 15012KT 9999 BKN130 TEMPO 0406/0411 12018G30KT 3000 BLSA BLSN BKN060 TEMPO 0411/0418 BKN060 BECMG 0416/0419 30010KT TEMPO 0418/0502 4000 -SN BKN020 BECMG 0423/0502 05012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 300° 10 kt
18:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSF
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,219 ft 197 ft ASP 61°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BGSF

7,368 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.7%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Kangerlussuaq Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 16°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
74.9%
E
7.7%
SE
1.3%
S
1.2%
SW
4.1%
W
2.3%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.4°C
Range: -33°C to 16°C
-33°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,368 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kangerlussuaq Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGSF
IATA Code: SFJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 165 ft MSL

Location

City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: GL
Latitude: 67.010446°
Longitude: -50.715294°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,219 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kangerlussuaq Airport

Overview

Kangerlussuaq Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in Greenland, located at 67.010446, -50.715294 with an elevation of 165 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) measuring 9,219 feet, providing essential connectivity for the remote Arctic region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kangerlussuaq are predominantly VFR, with 93.3% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Temperatures range dramatically from -27°C to 16°C, averaging -3.7°C, with prevailing northeastern winds at 7.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Winter months (November, December, January) offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in Greenland presents unique challenges with Arctic climate characteristics. Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 5.2 knots, which provides relatively consistent approach conditions. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly northeastern winds when planning arrivals and departures. The long 9,219-foot runway offers substantial landing and takeoff flexibility, with minimal fog interference (2.4% of observations). Winter months provide the most predictable and stable flying environment at this Arctic airport location.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.