JHS - Sisimiut Airport

Sisimiut, Greenland

IATA Code: JHS · Sisimiut, Greenland

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

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

JHS is the IATA airport code for Sisimiut Airport, located in Sisimiut, Greenland. The airport is situated at coordinates 66.9513°N, 53.7293°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
JHS
City
Sisimiut
Country
Greenland
Timezone
America/Godthab
Latitude
66.9513°
Longitude
-53.7293°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Latin America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from JHS

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

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
QGQ - Attu 110 km $1,635 $3/passenger
SFJ - Sondrestrom 131 km $1,948 $4/passenger
QRY - Ikerasaarsuk 133 km $1,977 $4/passenger
QPW - Kangaatsiaq 152 km $2,260 $5/passenger
JSU - Maniitsoq 175 km $2,602 $5/passenger
JEG - Aasiaat 201 km $2,988 $6/passenger
QJI - Ikamiut 203 km $3,018 $6/passenger
QJE - Kitsissuarsuit 214 km $3,182 $6/passenger
JCH - Qasigiannguit 234 km $3,479 $7/passenger
JGO - Qeqertarsuaq Airport 256 km $3,806 $8/passenger
XIQ - Ilimanaq 261 km $3,881 $8/passenger
JAV - Ilulissat 278 km $4,133 $8/passenger
GOH - Godthaab 321 km $4,773 $10/passenger
QQT - Qeqertaq 353 km $5,248 $10/passenger
UMD - Uummannaq 420 km $6,245 $12/passenger
JQA - Uummannaq 423 km $6,289 $13/passenger
YVM - Broughton Island 447 km $6,646 $13/passenger
YXP - Pangnirtung 537 km $7,984 $16/passenger
JFR - Paamiut 585 km $8,698 $17/passenger
JUV - Upernavik 656 km $9,753 $20/passenger
YCY - Clyde River 712 km $10,586 $21/passenger
UAK - Narssarssuaq 759 km $11,285 $23/passenger
JNS - Narsaq 767 km $11,404 $23/passenger
YFB - Iqaluit 771 km $11,463 $23/passenger
JJU - Qaqortoq 788 km $11,716 $23/passenger
QFG - Eqalugaarsuit 801 km $11,909 $24/passenger
LLU - Alluitsup Paa 824 km $12,251 $25/passenger
JNN - Nanortalik 865 km $12,861 $26/passenger
YLC - Kimmirut 884 km $13,143 $26/passenger
YQC - Quaqtaq 1,010 km $15,017 $30/passenger
YWB - Kangiqsujuaq 1,056 km $15,701 $31/passenger
YTE - Cape Dorset 1,083 km $16,102 $32/passenger
XGR - Kangiqsualujjuaq 1,104 km $16,414 $33/passenger
YKG - Kangirsuk 1,110 km $16,503 $33/passenger
YIO - Pond Inlet 1,115 km $16,578 $33/passenger
YUX - Hall Beach 1,160 km $17,247 $34/passenger
YPJ - Aupaluk 1,160 km $17,247 $34/passenger
YZG - Salluit 1,166 km $17,336 $35/passenger
THU - Thule 1,178 km $17,515 $35/passenger
YGT - Igloolik 1,181 km $17,559 $35/passenger
YDP - Nain 1,228 km $18,258 $37/passenger
YTQ - Tasiujaq 1,229 km $18,273 $37/passenger
YVP - Quujjuaq 1,234 km $18,347 $37/passenger
YIK - Ivujivik 1,246 km $18,526 $37/passenger
NAQ - Qaanaaq 1,277 km $18,986 $38/passenger
YNP - Natuashish 1,288 km $19,150 $38/passenger
CNP - Neerlerit Inaat 1,299 km $19,314 $39/passenger
OBY - Ittoqqortoormiit 1,323 km $19,670 $39/passenger
YHO - Hopedale 1,324 km $19,685 $39/passenger
PFJ - Patreksfjordur 1,329 km $19,760 $40/passenger

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

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your JHS 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 Sisimiut

Sisimiut 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 JHS

Traveling through Sisimiut 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 JHS

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