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Greenland Airports |
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The Arctic island, Greenland is located in between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans; hence she bears an extreme geographical climate. Though it’s the biggest island in the world yet the populated concentration and settlements is scattered and scarce. Greenland’s economy is basically dependent on fishing industry and fish exports. However, this never hindered the growth of the nation’s culture, sports, language and the tourism sector. Moreover the transportation is also being strengthened to facilitate the other sectors to flourish. Tourists or business travelers avail the air transport for moving in and out of the country; hence great attention is paid to the air transportation facilities. Greenland Airports are well maintained by the governing bodies of the nation; catering the best services to the travelers. Scroll down to know about some of the principle Greenland airports: |
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Kangerlussuaq Airport: This airport of Greenland is also referred as the Sondre Stromfjord Airport and is the only civilian airport. Apart from being the hub for the Air Greenland Airlines, it also serves other international airlines such as the Air Greenland and Scandinavian Airlines System. This airport caters a number of services and facilities to the numerous international passengers.
Narsarsuaq Airport: Formerly this airport of Greenland had started of as an army airbase; however since the year 1949 the civil air traffic started operating. Airlines namely Air Greenland, Air Iceland and Scandinavian Airlines System operate from this Greenland airport.
Kulusuk Airport: It is located in Kulusuk, a city of in Greenland. Air Greelland and Air Iceland are the chief airlines operating from this airport. Handful of domestic and international destinations is covered by the airlines, such as Nuuk, Tasiilaq, Kangerlussuaq and Reykjavik.
Nuuk Airport:This airport, situated in the northeastern portion of Nuuk city is operated by the Air Greenland, Dehavilland Canada Dash 7 and the Sikorsky S-61. Air Greenland and Air Iceland are the two airlines operating from this airport. |
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