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BGBW
Narsarsuaq Airport · Narsarsuaq
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
112 ft / 34 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 119.10 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 6,004 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Narsarsuaq Airport (BGBW), located in Narsarsuaq, Greenland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 112 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Narsarsuaq Airport
ICAO / IATA
BGBW / UAK
Municipality
Narsarsuaq
Country
Region
GL-KU — Kujalleq Municipality
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
112 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,004 ft / 1,830 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 41° / 221°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 06 (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS AFIS
119.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026