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Nuuk Greenland [New Rwy] Leg 5 BGGH > EKVG [1187nm]

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 The original runway, which was just 940 meters long, has been replaced by a modern 2,200-meter (7,218-foot) runway.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 BGGH, fly to and land at EKVG (1,188 NM). Your landing rate must not exceed 1000 f/m.

You will be awarded XP 500 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
16MAR25 1429Z BGGH EKVG 6 Knots (Ciaran) Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (C25C) -14 ft/m 1200 nm 03:20 View
14MAR25 1812Z BGGH EKVG Shaun Dale Unknown/Generic Undesignated (ZZZZ) -112 ft/m 1230 nm 02:33 View
16JAN25 1752Z BGGH EKVG Pappa_Razzi Boeing 737-600 (B736) -52 ft/m 1213 nm 02:37 View
15JAN25 1140Z BGGH EKVG Ironbird Airbus A330-200 (A332) -329 ft/m 1187 nm 03:10 View
11JAN25 2000Z BGGH EKVG Restoring 226 Learjet 35 (LJ35) -365 ft/m 1202 nm 02:34 View
11JAN25 0408Z BGGH EKVG Obslynnx33 Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) -555 ft/m 1238 nm 02:48 View
08JAN25 0454Z BGGH EKVG MDA009 Airbus A-400M (A400) -101 ft/m 1255 nm 03:15 View
07JAN25 1630Z BGGH EKVG Quasar Core Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -161 ft/m 11161 nm 02:50 View
05JAN25 2332Z BGGH EKVG Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -265 ft/m 1189 nm 02:39 View

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