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.
Aasiaat Airport at a Glance#
Address: Aasiaat Airport, Aasiaat, Qeqertalik, Greenland
About Aasiaat Airport#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Aasiaat Airport#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -18° - -11° | -22° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -20° - -13° | -24° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -20° - -13° | -24° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -13° - -6° | -15° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 20 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 7° | 2° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 5° - 10° | 5° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 4° - 9° | 4° | 43 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 1° - 5° | 0° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -4° - 0° | -7° | 33 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -9° - -4° | -13° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -13° - -7° | -17° | 30 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |