Kangerlussuaq Airport, East
Kangerlussuaq Airport is used for both domestic and international air traffic.
Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and is located between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. Greenland is mostly covered by ice sheet, while the population mainly lives along the coasts. The economy is based on fishing, the public sector and tourism. The largest city and administrative capital is Nuuk. Greenland has its own government and is responsible for most domestic issues, while Denmark handles foreign and security policy.
Kangerlussuaq is a small town in western Greenland, located at the heart of the Kangerlussuaq Fjord. Kangerlussuaq grew up around a former American military base and has since served as an important transportation hub. Kangerlussuaq has the longest runway in Greenland and has long been a central hub for air traffic. The business community is characterized by aviation, service, research and tourism, and Kangerlussuaq is often used as a starting point for trips to the ice sheet.
Kangerlussuaq Airport, East, refers to the eastern part of Kangerlussuaq Airport in western Greenland. Kangerlussuaq Airport is located inland at the end of the Kangerlussuaq Fjord and has historically been Greenland's main international airport. Kangerlussuaq Airport has a long runway and is used for both domestic and international air traffic, as well as for military and scientific activities.
The webcam is presented by Greenland Airports.
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