Aasiaat Airport

Island Regional airport serving Aasiaat and surrounding settlements

Regional airport serving Aasiaat in western Greenland’s Qeqertalik region. Travelers arrive for boat tours and fishing in the surrounding archipelago, or to connect to other Greenland settlements and local cultural experiences in town.

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Aasiaat Airport serves the coastal town of Aasiaat in western Greenland’s Qeqertalik municipality and functions as a regional hub for nearby settlements. It provides scheduled domestic flights that connect the community to larger towns and to other local airports.

Facilities are typical of small Arctic airports with short runways adapted for STOL aircraft and seasonal operational considerations. Passengers should expect basic passenger services and limited on-site amenities.

The airport lies adjacent to the town of Aasiaat on a small island off Greenland’s western coast and is accessed from the town by local road links and transport services.

  • Regional role: Serves as the main air link for the town of Aasiaat and nearby settlements, with scheduled regional flights operated by Greenland's domestic carrier.
Aasiaat Airport
Aasiaat Airport, Aasiaat, Qeqertalik, Greenland
68.7000, -52.8000

How to Get to Aasiaat Airport #

Aasiaat Airport is on Aasiaat island, reached by local roads from the town center (short taxi or walk). Air Greenland operates scheduled flights from Nuuk and Ilulissat; schedules vary seasonally. Sea connections to other settlements depart from Aasiaat harbor-coordinate timings if transferring by boat.

Tips for Visiting Aasiaat Airport #

  • Check Air Greenland seasonal schedules-flights can be irregular and are often sold out in summer.
  • Book onward boat or ferry connections in advance if continuing to coastal settlements: schedules change with weather.
  • Pack warm layers; Aasiaat's terminal is small and can be chilly and windy even in summer.

Best Time to Visit Aasiaat Airport #

Flight schedules are seasonal and weather-dependent; summer has the most reliable access and the longest daylight.

Summer (June-August)
Jun to Aug · 5-10°C
Milder weather, longer daylight; best time for island-hopping and seeking sea ice views at a distance.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec to Feb · -15 to -5°C
Short daylight, extreme cold; flights operate but can be more easily delayed by storms and sea-ice conditions.

Weather & Climate near Aasiaat Airport #

Climate

Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -20°C to 10°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -11°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° -13°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° -13°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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