Sisimiut Airport Live Cam

Origins and Early Developments

Opened in 1994, Sisimiut Airport (ICAO: BGSB; IATA: JHS) emerged as a pivotal transport hub for Greenland’s Qeqqata region, replacing the treacherous sea-ice crossings and dog-sled trails that once linked Sisimiut to other settlements. Prior to the airport’s construction, Sisimiut’s year-round accessibility hinged on unpredictable maritime routes—ferries plying the ice-choked Davis Strait in summer and dog teams traversing frozen fjords in winter. The decision to build a fixed-wing airfield on a rocky plateau above the town marked a major leap in “Greenland air travel,” establishing consistent “Sisimiut flights” for both passengers and cargo, and laying the groundwork for modern tourism and emergency operations.