Kitsissuarsuit Heliport (QJE)

Kitsissuarsuit Heliport is a small helistop serving Kitsissuarsuit, an island settlement in Qeqertalik municipality in western Greenland’s Disko Bay. It is served by Air Greenland as part of a government contract, linking the settlement with the wider regional helicopter network.

The heliport sits within Kitsissuarsuit and is located about 21 km by air from Aasiaat, the nearest town and an important connection point for the area. Because the settlement is on an island and has no road links to other towns, scheduled helicopter services are essential for passenger travel and access to regional services.

There is no passenger terminal building; the site is classified as a helistop with a simple landing area. The travel experience is therefore minimal and closely tied to Air Greenland’s schedule, weather conditions, and safety procedures.

Most onward journeys are made through Aasiaat, where travelers can continue by Air Greenland flights or helicopters to destinations such as Ilulissat and other parts of Disko Bay. Within Kitsissuarsuit, movement is usually on foot or by pre-arranged local pickup.