What is qaanaaq airport?

Qaanaaq Airport (IATA: NAQ, ICAO: BGQQ) is a small domestic airport located in Qaanaaq, a town in the northernmost part of Greenland. The airport was originally built by the United States during the Cold War as part of its military infrastructure network.

Today, the airport serves as a vital transportation hub for the local population, providing flights to other settlements in northern Greenland as well as connections to the rest of the country and Denmark. Flights from Qaanaaq are operated by Air Greenland, the national airline of Greenland.

The airport has a single runway, which measures 1,220 meters in length and 30 meters in width. Due to its location, the airport is subject to challenging weather and visibility conditions during certain times of the year. However, measures have been taken to maintain safe operations, including upgraded navigation aids and weather monitoring systems.

The airport has a Scandinavian-style terminal building, which features limited amenities such as waiting areas, restrooms, and a small café. Ground transportation options are limited, but taxis and rental cars are available for hire from the town center.