Single achievement

Nuuk Greenland [New Rwy] Leg 1 EKCH > BGGH [1912nm]

This is a virtual airline achievement created by FireFly Air.

Greenland’s capital city, Nuuk (BGGH), recently inaugurated its new runway, now open to international flights. The original runway, which was just 940 meters long, has been replaced by a modern 2,200-meter (7,218-foot) runway. The first international flight to land on the upgraded runway was an Air Greenland A330-800neo on November 29, 2024.

Nuuk Airport originally opened in 1979 for STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft, predominantly Dash 7s and Dash 8s. The extended runway now accommodates larger aircraft, allowing airlines such as Air Greenland, Icelandair, SAS, United, and others to operate flights directly to Nuuk.

Previously, BGSF Kangerlussuaq was Greenland's only international airport. Reaching the capital required an additional flight via a STOL aircraft or helicopter. With this development, Nuuk becomes more accessible. However, some navigation and simulator data may not yet reflect the new runway. To ensure accuracy, download the latest updates provided below.

Flight schedules are arranged by descending distance, except for the first two flights, which commemorate the inaugural international service to BGGH and the new extended runway. The updated runway (04/22) features full ILS approaches at both ends, offering significantly lower minima.

Navigraph charts for BGGH appear current, and the Greenland AIP from the Danish Civil Aviation Authority includes updated navigation data, runway information, and procedures (as of November 28, 2024). Relevant details can be found on pages 513–589 of the AIP (with some blank pages included).

Required Freeware if you want the longer runway

Nuuk updated with New Runway

Additional Freeware (use at own risk)

EKCH Copenhagen Denmar

EGPH Edinburgh Scotland

EKVG Vagar Faroe Islands

CYFB Iqaluit Nunavut

BGSF Kangerlussuag Greenland

Note: Some Greenland freeware packages contain a Nuuk BGGH so remember to deactivated those airport addons.

Recommended Aircraft:

To make the achievement more challenging I recommend heavy aircraft only. A300 A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 A400 B747 B767 B777 B787. And live weather.

Criteria

Depart from EKCH, fly to and land at BGGH (1,913 NM). Your landing rate must not exceed 1000 f/m.

You will be awarded XP 750 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
08MAR25 1524Z EKCH BGGH 6 Knots (Ciaran) Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -221 ft/m 1952 nm 05:09 View
11FEB25 0843Z EKCH BGGH Shaun Dale Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) -186 ft/m 1938 nm 04:26 View
18JAN25 1419Z EKCH BGGH Restoring 226 Hawker Hunter (HUNT) -334 ft/m 1927 nm 03:23 View
12JAN25 0014Z EKCH BGGH Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -387 ft/m 1917 nm 04:07 View
11JAN25 1345Z EKCH BGGH Ironbird Airbus A-330-700 Beluga XL (A337) -300 ft/m 1913 nm 04:45 View
10JAN25 1601Z EKCH BGGH Pappa_Razzi Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) -166 ft/m 1948 nm 05:02 View
08JAN25 0044Z EKCH BGGH Obslynnx33 Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) -390 ft/m 1955 nm 04:29 View
06JAN25 0741Z EKCH BGGH MDA009 Airbus A-400M (A400) -119 ft/m 1954 nm 05:43 View
06JAN25 0015Z EKCH BGGH Quasar Core Airbus A330-300 (A333) -263 ft/m 1960 nm 04:49 View