Ilulissat Airport is a minor international airport serving Ilulissat, Greenland, the entire Disko Bay Region, the North and West Greenland. It is located 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) northeast of the town of Ilulissat. The airport is the main hub out of three used by Air Greenland.
The airport was built in 1983, replacing the heliport. The airport is the third-busiest airport in Greenland, and one of the busiest for international travel in Greenland. The airport is located north-east of Ilulissat, just 2.8 kilometers (1.7 mi) from the city centre.
In 2012, the airport handled 83,000 passengers. The airport has a single runway, designated 06/24, which is 1,900 meters (6,234 feet) long and 45 meters (148 feet) wide. The runway is capable of handling all types of aircraft currently operating in Greenland.
General Information about Ilulissat Airport
The following table is an overview of JAV Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Ilulissat Airport |
| Airport Type | State-owned |
| Owner | Mittarfeqarfiit |
| Built In (Year) | 1983 |
| Serves | Ilulissat and Disko Bay, Greenland |
| Ilulissat Airport Code | JAV |
| Hub for | Air Greenland |
| Ilulissat Airport Terminals | one terminal |
| JAV Airport Runway | 1 |
| JAV Airport Coordinates | 69°14′36″N 051°03′26″W |
| Contact Number | 299 94 41 40 |
| Ilulissat Airport Address | Mittarfimmut Aqqutaa B-1138, Ilulissat 3952, Greenland |
| Website Address | www.mit.gl/ilulissat |
| Elevation | 95 ft / 29 m |
Ilulissat Airport Code
Ilulissat Airport code is JAV. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport in Ilulissat.
| IATA CODE | JAV |
| ICAO CODE | CJAV |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | JAV |
Ilulissat Airport Map
The JAV Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Ilulissat Airport Runway
JAV Airport has one runway.
| Name | Length (in mtr) | Length (in ft) | Surface |
| 06/24 | 845 | 2,772 | Asphalt |
Ilulissat Airport Terminal
Ilulissat Airport (JAV) has one terminal. The terminal has two levels: the ground floor and the first floor. The ground floor houses the check-in counters, baggage claim area, and a few shops and restaurants. The first floor houses the security checkpoint, departure gates, and a few more shops and restaurants.
Nearest Airports to Ilulissat Airport JAV
Some of the International and Domestic airports near JAV.
- Aasiaat Airport – 89 km
- Ikerasak Heliport – 140 km
- Uummannaq Heliport – 165 km
- Saattut Heliport – 176 km
- Qaarsut Airport – 178 km
- Niaqornat Heliport – 201 km
- Ukkusissat Heliport – 204 km
- Kangerlussuaq Airport – 248 km
Airlines Operating from Ilulissat Airport
The following airlines operate from Ilulissat Airport:
- Air Greenland
- Air Nunavut
- Icelandair
