AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

BGKA

Kangaatsiaq Heliport · Kangaatsiaq

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
17 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kangaatsiaq Heliport (BGKA), located in Kangaatsiaq, Greenland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 17 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kangaatsiaq Heliport
ICAO / IATA
BGKA / QPW
Municipality
Kangaatsiaq
Country
Region
GL-QK — Qeqertalik Municipality
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
17 ft
Wikipedia

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

BGAA
Aasiaat Airport
53 km / 29 nm
BGJNILS
Ilulissat Airport
142 km / 76 nm
BGSS
Sisimiut Airport
152 km / 82 nm
BGSFILS
Kangerlussuaq International Airport
186 km / 100 nm
BGGHILS
Nuuk International Airport
465 km / 251 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026