Operating times:
Mo–Fr 1000-1600 UTC; See AIP
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Unavailable
Runways
1 RWY, 1830m/6003ft 1 Runway, longest: 1830m/6003ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
06/24
Concrete
Length
1830m
6003ft
6003ft
06/24
Concrete
Length
1830m/6003ft
1830m/6003ft
Strength
43/R/B/X/U
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 3 kt
Wind
240° · 3 kt
Temperature
5°C
Dew point
1°C
Visibility
N/A
QNH
981 hPa
Ceiling
12000 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1100ft
METAR: 15 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 06 | 0 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
14:00Z → 16:00Z
VFR
[VRB02KT 9999 FEW006 SCT015 BKN070]
Variable (VRB) 2 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 600ft · Scattered (SCT) 1500ft · Broken (BKN) 7000ft
14:00Z → 16:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO SCT006 BKN015]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Scattered (SCT) 600ft · Broken (BKN) 1500ft
METAR BGBW 131650Z AUTO 24003KT 9999NDV FEW011/// BKN120/// 05/01 Q0981 TAF AMD BGBW 131404Z 1314/1316 VRB02KT 9999 FEW006 SCT015 BKN070 TEMPO 1314/1316 SCT006 BKN015
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Pilot Comments for BGBW
Achim
Always accessible (as opposed to Nuuk who no longer welcome GA) and very quick turnaround times with reasonable fees. The weather is usually better than the forecast and the staff are very helpful. After only using it as a fuel stop for years, we stayed 2 nights this time to explore the area which was magnificent. Southern Greenland is a full recommendation and BGBW is great. Supposedly it will close down in 2026 in favor of a new airport closer to the actual settlements. So make sure to visit this living piece of WW2 history before it's too late!
AirfieldBot
Spectacular approach through fjord and glacier terrain, with the airport located at the end of a narrow fjord surrounded by high mountains. IFR operations are challenging due to terrain constraints, especially in poor weather. The runway and infrastructure are described as good, with friendly and professional service. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Landing and handling fees are generally higher, with examples ranging from about €90 to about €150, or $120 to $190. Example: landing and handling about €150. Out-of-hours surcharges can be substantial, between $1100–$1500.
Avgas is available, with prices reported between $3–$5 per liter. The Hotel Narsarsuaq is 200–500 meters from the airport and offers a canteen; food is also available 10 minutes from the terminal in the hotel. A youth hostel is available outside peak season. The "Eric-The-Red" museum can be reached by a 30-minute walk and boat ride.
Night temperatures can drop below freezing; alcohol for de-icing may be useful. The airport may be converted to a heliport within several years.