GOH - Nuuk 🇬🇱

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Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Nuuk Airport (ICAO: BGGH / IATA: GOH)

Location (City, Country)
Nuuk, Greenland

Airport Type & Size
The primary international gateway and largest airport in Greenland. A vital regional hub with a single runway, handling approximately 150,000 passengers annually. It is the critical link for passengers, cargo, and medical transport for the entire capital region and connects to other domestic destinations. Capable of handling medium-sized jets like the Airbus A330.

Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Nuuk Airport is the essential lifeline to the outside world for Greenland’s capital. It serves as the central hub for Air Greenland’s domestic “feeder” network, connecting remote towns and settlements, while also operating crucial, long-haul international flights. The airport presents a unique and challenging operational environment defined by extreme Arctic weather, dramatic terrain, and a critical role in community supply. Players would manage a mix of large international jets, smaller regional turboprops, and helicopter traffic, all while contending with rapidly changing conditions that heavily impact scheduling and runway usability.

Major Airlines & Routes
· Air Greenland — High-frequency domestic routes to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ), Ilulissat (JAV), and other Greenlandic towns. International routes to Copenhagen (CPH) and seasonal services to Reykjavik (KEF).

· Icelandair — Seasonal international routes to Reykjavik (KEF).

Unique Features or Challenges
· Arctic Operations: The most defining challenge is the harsh Arctic environment. Gameplay would involve frequent fog, strong, gusty winds, and snowstorms, leading to delays, diversions, and runway closures.

· Critical Lifeline Role: As the main supply link for the capital, the airport manages a high volume of essential cargo, including medical supplies, food, and construction materials. Efficient cargo handling is crucial.

· Dramatic Terrain & Approach: The airport is situated in a fjord, requiring a spectacular and technically demanding approach for pilots. This adds a unique visual and operational element.

· Mixed Fleet Traffic: Players must manage a diverse mix of aircraft, from wide-body Airbus A330s on international routes to smaller Dash-8 turboprops on domestic hops and helicopter services.

· Peak Seasonality: Experiences a significant influx of tourists during the summer midnight sun season, requiring efficient passenger management, followed by a quieter winter period dominated by essential travel and cargo.

· Runway detail
04/22 → 2,200m / 7,218ft (4E)

Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Nuuk Airport - Wikipedia

Example of approximate connections theoretically possible between airports

· GOH → LHR - 1744nm - B/C/D

· GOH → IAD - 1767nm - B/C/D/E

· GOH → LEJ - 2076nm - C/D/E

· GOH → PRG - 2187nm - C/D/E

· GOH → INN - 2240nm - C/D

· GOH → MSY - 2512nm - C/D/E

· GOH → BRI - 2673nm - C/D/E

· GOH → SXM - 2808nm - C/D/E

· GOH → SAN - 3019nm - C/D/E

· GOH → MCT - 4623nm - D/E

· GOH → NGO - 4844nm - D/E

· GOH → GRU - 5263nm - D/E

· GOH → HKG - 5580nm - D/E (Coming soon)

· GOH → CNN - 5656nm - D/E (Coming soon)

· GOH → SCL - 5925nm - D/E

· GOH → BKK - 5959nm - D/E

· GOH → SYD - 8800nm - E