Neerlerit Inaat Airport
Neerlerit Inaat Airport is a medium airport serving Neerlerit Inaat in eastern Greenland, giving travelers an important air link in one of the Arctic’s most remote inhabited regions. Identified by IATA code CNP and ICAO code BGCO, the airport sits just 45 feet above sea level, so arriving passengers are immediately in a low-lying coastal landscape shaped by cold seas, open tundra, and fast-changing weather. For visitors, this is less a large transport hub and more a practical gateway where the journey itself feels closely tied to the surrounding environment.
About Neerlerit Inaat Airport
Neerlerit Inaat Airport is a medium airport serving Neerlerit Inaat in eastern Greenland, giving travelers an important air link in one of the Arctic’s most remote inhabited regions. Identified by IATA code CNP and ICAO code BGCO, the airport sits just 45 feet above sea level, so arriving passengers are immediately in a low-lying coastal landscape shaped by cold seas, open tundra, and fast-changing weather. For visitors, this is less a large transport hub and more a practical gateway where the journey itself feels closely tied to the surrounding environment.
Overview
Neerlerit Inaat Airport is a medium airport serving Neerlerit Inaat in eastern Greenland, giving travelers an important air link in one of the Arctic’s most remote inhabited regions. Identified by IATA code CNP and ICAO code BGCO, the airport sits just 45 feet above sea level, so arriving passengers are immediately in a low-lying coastal landscape shaped by cold seas, open tundra, and fast-changing weather. For visitors, this is less a large transport hub and more a practical gateway where the journey itself feels closely tied to the surrounding environment.
Key facts
- Serves Neerlerit Inaat, Greenland
- Airport type: medium airport
- Codes: CNP (IATA) and BGCO (ICAO)
- Elevation: 45 ft / 14 m
- Runway: 18/36, 3,281 ft, gravel, lighted
- Time zone: America/Scoresbysund
What travelers should expect
Passengers using Neerlerit Inaat Airport should plan with flexibility and realistic expectations, because airports in remote Greenland are built around access and reliability rather than big-terminal convenience. The single lighted gravel runway allows operations in a demanding environment, but conditions can still shift quickly, especially in a place where weather and daylight patterns strongly influence travel. It is wise to confirm schedules carefully, allow extra time for onward plans, and arrive prepared for a simple airport experience focused on function rather than extensive services. For many travelers, that simplicity is part of the appeal: CNP feels like a true regional gateway to East Greenland rather than a generic stop along the way.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Neerlerit Inaat Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Neerlerit Inaat Airport is located in Neerlerit Inaat, Greenland (North America), at coordinates 70.740°, -22.660°.
- Its IATA code is CNP and its ICAO code is BGCO.
- Neerlerit Inaat Airport serves Neerlerit Inaat, Greenland. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Neerlerit Inaat Airport operates on America/Scoresbysund local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Neerlerit Inaat Airport sits at latitude 70.740° and longitude -22.660°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CNP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CNP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CNP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Greenland. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.