Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ

GLSFJ🇬🇱Greenland

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About Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ

Kangerlussuaq serves as Greenland's primary cargo port. It handles bulk cargo and is equipped with facilities for large vessels. Located at the head of a fjord in western Greenland, it was established in 1941.

Background
Kangerlussuaq is a settlement in western Greenland in the Qeqqata municipality located at the head of the fjord of the same name. The town and airport were built as a U.S. base during and after World War II, when the site was known as Bluie West-8 and then Sondrestrom Air Base, but transitioned to a Greenlandic settlement in 1992. Kangerlussuaq Airport was Greenland's primary air transport hub until the rebuilt and expanded Nuuk Airport opened in 2024.

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Elevation
-9999m

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History

Established
1941

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GLSFJ
Country
🇬🇱Greenland
Time Zone
UTC-2
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Latitude
66.9688°
Longitude
-50.9467°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3419602 →
Wikidata
Q1007098 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ on?

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The Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ is situated on the Arctic Ocean in GL. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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You can track vessels near KANGERLUSSUAQ (GLSFJ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ?

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The Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ is a port in GL. Its UN/LOCODE is GLSFJ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GLSFJ mean?

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The first two characters, GL, are the ISO country code for GL. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ?

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The Port of KANGERLUSSUAQ operates in the UTC-2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.