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Narsarsuaq Airport
Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) is located in southern Greenland, in the Kujalleq municipality, at an elevation of about 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level. The airport has a single concrete runway, designated 06/24, which measures approximately 1,830 meters (6,000 feet) in length and 45 meters in width. Built during World War II by the United States, it remains one of the few airports in Greenland capable of handling large jet aircraft. It serves as the main international gateway to southern Greenland, though traffic is limited compared to other Greenlandic airports. Narsarsuaq Airport is scheduled to close in late 2026, when the new Qaqortoq Airport opens, after which it will be reduced to a heliport.
Narsarsuaq Airport has two public webcams: one points toward the east, showing the apron, taxiway, and the approach to runway 06, while the other looks toward the west, facing runway 24 and the surrounding fjord landscape. Through these cameras, it is possible to observe different types of traffic: helicopters that connect to nearby towns and villages, turboprop aircraft like the Dash-8 used on domestic routes, and occasionally jet aircraft such as Boeing 737s on seasonal or international flights. Activity at the airport is not constant, as flight operations are limited, but the busiest period tends to be during daytime hours, especially between 08:00 and 16:00 local time, when most scheduled departures and arrivals occur. Outside of those hours, movements are rare, though helicopters may still appear depending on local demand or weather. The webcams are often used by locals, aviation enthusiasts, and travelers to monitor conditions and traffic at one of Greenland's most remote but historically significant airports.