Kullorsuaq Heliport (KHQ) - World Airport Database

Airport Information
IATA Code	KHQ
ICAO Code
Type	heliport
Name	Kullorsuaq Heliport
Municipality	Kullorsuaq
Country	Greenland
Continent	NA
Latitude	74.578° N
Longitude	-57.227° W
Elevation	148 ft
Climate Zone	Arctic / Polar
Scheduled Service	Yes
Score	0
Local Time	Loading...

Country & Timezone Info
Country	Greenland
ISO Code
Region	Kullorsuaq
Continent Code	NA
IANA Timezone	Unknown
UTC Offset (Standard)	N/A
DST Offset	N/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 KHQ

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🌡 Climate — Arctic / Polar (74.6°N)

Jan

-10°

-20°

Feb

-9°

-19°

Mar

-5°

-15°

Apr

0°

-10°

May

5°

-3°

Jun

10°

2°

Jul

15°

5°

Aug

12°

4°

Sep

7°

0°

Oct

1°

-5°

Nov

-3°

-12°

Dec

-8°

-18°

* Approximate average temperatures by month based on arctic / polar latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Kullorsuaq Heliport (KHQ) is a remote helicopter facility serving the small Inuit settlement of Kullorsuaq in the Upernavik municipality of northwestern Greenland, near Melville Bay. As one of the most isolated communities in Greenland, the heliport is a vital lifeline for residents who rely on helicopter service for access to regional centers, medical care, and supplies, with no road connections or fixed-wing airstrip available.

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATA	Name	City / Country	Distance (km)	Distance (mi)	Link
NSQ	Nuussuaq Heliport	Nuussuaq, Greenland	52.3 km	32.5 mi	View →
TQA	Tasiusaq Heliport	Tasiusaq, Greenland	138.7 km	86.2 mi	View →
IUI	Innarsuit Heliport	Innarsuit, Greenland	157.8 km	98.0 mi	View →
AOQ	Aappilattoq Heliport	Aappilattoq, Greenland	194.8 km	121.0 mi	View →
JUV	Upernavik Airport	Upernavik, Greenland	201.7 km	125.3 mi	View →

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