JAV · BGJN · Ilulissat Airport

Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

Ilulissat, Greenland · medium airport · 69.243° -51.057° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeJAV
ICAO CodeBGJN
Typemedium airport
NameIlulissat Airport
MunicipalityIlulissat
CountryGreenland
ContinentNA
Latitude69.243° N
Longitude-51.057° W
Elevation95 ft
Climate ZoneArctic / Polar
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score500
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryGreenland
ISO Code
RegionIlulissat
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneUnknown
UTC Offset (Standard)N/A
DST OffsetN/A
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving JAV

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Arctic / Polar (69.2°N)

Jan
-10°
-20°
Feb
-9°
-19°
Mar
-5°
-15°
Apr
-10°
May
-3°
Jun
10°
Jul
15°
Aug
12°
Sep
Oct
-5°
Nov
-3°
-12°
Dec
-8°
-18°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on arctic / polar latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Ilulissat Airport serves as the main aerial gateway to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its massive calving glaciers. Located on the west coast of Greenland, just a few kilometers from the town of Ilulissat, the airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote Arctic community to Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, and Reykjavik. Operations are dominated by regional turboprop flights adapted to the demanding polar environment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get from Ilulissat Airport to the town?
A: The airport is only about 5 minutes by road from Ilulissat town center. Taxis typically wait outside the small terminal, and most hotels offer pre-arranged pickup services.

Q: Which airlines operate flights to Ilulissat?
A: Air Greenland is the primary carrier, offering scheduled service from Kangerlussuaq and Nuuk, as well as seasonal international flights from Reykjavik in Iceland.

Q: When is the best time to visit Ilulissat?
A: Summer (June to August) brings the midnight sun and excellent iceberg viewing
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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