Narsarsuaq, Airport village in Kujalleq, Greenland
Narsarsuaq operates as a primary gateway to South Greenland, situated near fjords and mountains at an elevation of 34 meters above sea level.
The village emerged during World War II when the United States military established an air base, transforming the location into a strategic transportation point.
The settlement maintains connections to Inuit traditions while functioning as a modern transportation center, reflecting the evolution of Greenland's communities.
The international airport serves flights from Copenhagen, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, with tourist facilities including accommodation and hiking trail access.
Visitors can walk through Flower Valley to reach viewpoints of the inland ice sheet, observing the meeting point of Arctic nature and human infrastructure.
Location: Kujalleq
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
GPS coordinates: 61.14583,-45.43472
Latest update: November 3, 2025 13:39
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