Narsaq Heliport

BGNS / JNS

Narsaq, GL

Last Updated
May 15, 03:20Z

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Currently using: BGBW
Weather Source: Narsarsuaq Airport (BGBW)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from BGNS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
03:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
210°
--
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BGBW 150320Z AUTO 21008KT 9999NDV FEW024/// SCT033/// BKN040/// BKN055/// 05/01 Q1002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 83 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,483 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,383 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,083 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,583 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Narsaq Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,000 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GNS
04
22 ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
197 ft 66 ft ASP
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
197 ft 66 ft ASP
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Narsaq Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGNS
IATA Code: JNS
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 83 ft MSL

Location

City: Narsaq
Country: GL
Latitude: 60.917283°
Longitude: -46.059923°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 197 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 197 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Narsaq Heliport

Narsaq Heliport (BGNS/JNS) is located in Narsaq, GL at an elevation of 83 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 10/28), with the longest at 197 feet.

Airport Overview

Narsaq Heliport serves Narsaq in GL. The airport features 2 runways (04/22, 10/28) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 197 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from BGNS, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.