Nuuk Airport

BGGH / GOH

Nuuk, GL

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
2 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
5,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BGGH 050220Z AUTO 09002KT 9999 FEW028/// BKN051/// M08/M11 Q0989

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 283 ft
FEW 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 5,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,083 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,383 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BGGH 050201Z 0503/0603 24008KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 0503/0506 1000 SHSN VV005 TEMPO 0506/0515 2500 -SHSN BKN012 BECMG 0509/0512 36012KT TEMPO 0515/0520 SCT025 TEMPO 0520/0603 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
03:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Showers Snow
06:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Snow
09:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 360° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGH
04
22 ✈️
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,217 ft 148 ft ASPH
1.3 kt 1.5 kt
130° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
3,117 ft 98 ft ASP 19°
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BGGH

7,567 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.6%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
4.9%

Nuuk Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 57 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 15°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 57 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
29.9%
E
16.8%
SE
3.8%
S
24.9%
SW
4.8%
W
2.4%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.9°C
Range: -18°C to 15°C
-18°C 15°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

January November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,567 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nuuk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGGH
IATA Code: GOH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 283 ft MSL

Location

City: Nuuk
Country: GL
Latitude: 64.191066°
Longitude: -51.679140°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,217 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 3,117 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Nuuk Airport

Overview

Nuuk Airport serves the capital city of Greenland, located on the southwestern coast of the island. As a medium-sized airport at 283 ft elevation, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the remote Arctic region, connecting Nuuk with other Greenlandic and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present in 71.2% of observations. The airport experiences significant wind influence, with prevailing southerly winds averaging 12.3 knots and capable of reaching up to 57 knots. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 15°C, with an average of 0.5°C, indicating challenging cold-weather operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary runway 04/22 measuring 7,217 ft, and a secondary runway 05/23 at 3,117 ft. Its Arctic location means terrain and coastal proximity create unique meteorological and navigational challenges. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and moderate average crosswind speeds of 6.4-7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (November through January) typically offer the most stable VFR conditions, with low fog occurrence at only 5% of observations and consistent average visibility of 10 statute miles. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and be prepared for rapid weather changes typical of high-latitude coastal environments.

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

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.