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Kangerlussuaq International Airport · Kangerlussuaq

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
165 ft / 50 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 9,219 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kangerlussuaq International Airport (BGSF), located in Kangerlussuaq, 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 165 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Kangerlussuaq International Airport
ICAO / IATA
BGSF / SFJ
Municipality
Kangerlussuaq
Country
Region
GL-QA — Qeqqata Municipality
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
165 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,219 ft / 2,810 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61.6° / 241.6°
RWY 09 (61.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (241.6°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-SF | CRS: 274°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
126.20 MHz
RDO RDO
121.30 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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