Narsarsuaq Airport, West
Narsarsuaq Airport was built by the United States during World War II.
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.
Narsarsuaq Airport is located in southern Greenland and has a special history as it was built by the United States during World War II as a military base. Today, Narsarsuaq Airport is used for civilian traffic and serves as an important gateway to southern Greenland, both for locals and tourists. Narsarsuaq Airport has one of the longest runways in Greenland, which allows larger aircraft to land there, especially on international flights. Narsarsuaq Airport plays a central role in the region's transportation and access to the outside world.
The webcam is presented by Greenland Airports.
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