Qaqortoq Heliport Live Cam

Located from a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Qaqortoq Heliport. Historical Development In the early 1960s, as Air Greenland (formerly Greenlandair) pioneered rotary-wing services to connect remote settlements, the town of Qaqortoq in southern Greenland saw its first helicopter landings on improvised gravel pads along the fjord’s edge. These ad-hoc operations laid the groundwork for the official inauguration of Qaqortoq Heliport (IATA: JJU, ICAO: BGJH) in 197.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

Historical Development In the early 1960s, as Air Greenland (formerly Greenlandair) pioneered rotary-wing services to connect remote settlements, the town of Qaqortoq in southern Greenland saw its first helicopter landings on improvised gravel pads along the fjord’s edge. These ad-hoc operations laid the groundwork for the official inauguration of Qaqortoq Heliport (IATA: JJU, ICAO: BGJH) in 1979, marking a milestone in southern Greenland aviation. Situated at 60°42′57″ N / 46°01′46″ W and 53 ft above mean sea level, the heliport transformed regional connectivity by enabling reliable year-round transport for passengers, freight, and medical evacuations between Kujalleq’s scattered coastal villages and larger hubs such as Narsarsuaq and Nuuk.

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