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Former runway, as originally built. Nuuk Airport was constructed in 1979, [11] when the then newly formed home rule government decided to create a network of the STOL-capable domestic airports. [12] Nuuk airport was originally constructed with one asphalt runway (05/23) 950 m × 30 m (3,117 ft × 98 ft), located 283 ft (86 m) above sea level. [1]
A decision was made in 2016 to extend the runways of both Nuuk and Ilulissat airports to 2,200 m (7,218 ft), allowing them to receive medium size jetliners from Denmark, [10] [11] and also to replace Narsarsuaq with a new airport at Qaqortoq. Construction at Nuuk Airport started late 2019. Due to the runway stability problems at Kangerlussuaq ...
The first airports in Greenland were built by and for the United States defense. The first and largest was Kangerlussuaq Airport in 1941, followed by Narsarsuaq Airport in 1942 (and now-abandoned USAAF airfields Bluie East Two and Marrak Point, both in 1942) and Pituffik Space Base in 1953 (although Pituffik is not operated as a civilian airport) and Kulusuk Airport in 1956.
The airport opening will allow for visitors to get to Nuuk on a direct flight rather than have to rely on transfers
A video taken inside the airport showed 20 or so Greenlanders waiting at the terminal for the U.S. president’s eldest son. By the time Trump Jr. and his team departed from the terminal, it ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 February 2025. Main airport serving Paris, France Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Roissy Airport Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Aéroport de Roissy Satellite image of the airport IATA: CDG ICAO: LFPG WMO: 07157 Summary Airport type Public Owner Groupe ADP Operator Paris Aéroport Serves Paris ...
Nuuk also has the Godthåbhallen, a handball stadium. It is the home of the Greenland men's national handball team and has a capacity of 1,000. [65] There is a hill for alpine skiing with an altitude difference around 300 meters on the mountain Lille Malene, [66] with the valley station close to the airport terminal. [67]
The distance from Denmark to Nuuk by ship is 3,800 kilometres (2,400 mi/2,000 nmi/4 days at 20 knots), so more perishable foodstuff is imported by air. There are no car ferries in or to Greenland. It is possible to transport cars as container freight with Royal Arctic Line (both domestic and from Denmark).