JEG - Aasiaat Airport

Aasiaat, Greenland

IATA Code: JEG · Aasiaat, Greenland

The airport code JEG is the IATA identifier for Aasiaat Airport. You may also find it referred to as Aasiaat Airport (JEG).

Aasiaat Airport (JEG) serves Aasiaat, Greenland, in the Latin America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

JEG is the IATA airport code for Aasiaat Airport, located in Aasiaat, Greenland. The airport is situated at coordinates 68.7218°N, 52.7847°W. The current jet fuel price in the Latin America region is $5.31/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Latin America)

$5.31/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
JEG
City
Aasiaat
Country
Greenland
Timezone
America/Godthab
Latitude
68.7218°
Longitude
-52.7847°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Latin America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from JEG

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
QJE - Kitsissuarsuit 20 km $297 $1/passenger
QJI - Ikamiut 40 km $595 $1/passenger
QPW - Kangaatsiaq 53 km $788 $2/passenger
JCH - Qasigiannguit 66 km $981 $2/passenger
JGO - Qeqertarsuaq Airport 66 km $981 $2/passenger
QRY - Ikerasaarsuk 70 km $1,041 $2/passenger
XIQ - Ilimanaq 78 km $1,160 $2/passenger
JAV - Ilulissat 90 km $1,338 $3/passenger
QGQ - Attu 93 km $1,383 $3/passenger
QQT - Qeqertaq 153 km $2,275 $5/passenger
JHS - Sisimiut 201 km $2,988 $6/passenger
SFJ - Sondrestrom 209 km $3,107 $6/passenger
UMD - Uummannaq 219 km $3,256 $7/passenger
JQA - Uummannaq 224 km $3,330 $7/passenger
JSU - Maniitsoq 368 km $5,471 $11/passenger
JUV - Upernavik 469 km $6,973 $14/passenger
YVM - Broughton Island 483 km $7,181 $14/passenger
GOH - Godthaab 506 km $7,523 $15/passenger
YXP - Pangnirtung 620 km $9,218 $18/passenger
YCY - Clyde River 638 km $9,486 $19/passenger
JFR - Paamiut 762 km $11,329 $23/passenger
YFB - Iqaluit 892 km $13,262 $27/passenger
UAK - Narssarssuaq 908 km $13,500 $27/passenger
JNS - Narsaq 923 km $13,723 $27/passenger
JJU - Qaqortoq 945 km $14,050 $28/passenger
QFG - Eqalugaarsuit 957 km $14,229 $28/passenger
LLU - Alluitsup Paa 979 km $14,556 $29/passenger
THU - Thule 1,009 km $15,002 $30/passenger
YLC - Kimmirut 1,011 km $15,032 $30/passenger
YIO - Pond Inlet 1,015 km $15,091 $30/passenger
JNN - Nanortalik 1,019 km $15,150 $30/passenger
NAQ - Qaanaaq 1,103 km $16,399 $33/passenger
YUX - Hall Beach 1,137 km $16,905 $34/passenger
YGT - Igloolik 1,146 km $17,039 $34/passenger
YTE - Cape Dorset 1,156 km $17,187 $34/passenger
YQC - Quaqtaq 1,158 km $17,217 $34/passenger
CNP - Neerlerit Inaat 1,169 km $17,381 $35/passenger
YWB - Kangiqsujuaq 1,186 km $17,633 $35/passenger
OBY - Ittoqqortoormiit 1,197 km $17,797 $36/passenger
YSR - Nanisivik 1,235 km $18,362 $37/passenger
YAB - Arctic Bay 1,249 km $18,570 $37/passenger
YKG - Kangirsuk 1,264 km $18,793 $38/passenger
YZG - Salluit 1,271 km $18,897 $38/passenger
PFJ - Patreksfjordur 1,280 km $19,031 $38/passenger
XGR - Kangiqsualujjuaq 1,283 km $19,076 $38/passenger
IFJ - Isafjordur 1,288 km $19,150 $38/passenger
YGZ - Grise Fiord 1,293 km $19,224 $38/passenger
BIU - Bildudalur 1,293 km $19,224 $38/passenger
YPJ - Aupaluk 1,321 km $19,641 $39/passenger
YIK - Ivujivik 1,338 km $19,893 $40/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your JEG Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Latin America region has jet fuel priced at $5.31/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Aasiaat

Aasiaat has a subarctic or polar climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop well below -20°C (-4°F), and severe weather can impact flight operations. During winter months, it's advisable to monitor weather forecasts closely and allow extra time for potential delays or diversions.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through JEG

Traveling through Aasiaat in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the Latin America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.

Planning Your Trip via JEG

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