New Greenland International Airport Opens with Direct Copenhagen Flight

Travelers from Copenhagen can now take larger direct flights to Ilulissat in Greenland. The Danish Civil Aviation Authority has approved the new international airport in Ilulissat. The airport officially opens today.

The first flight from Copenhagen lands in Ilulissat at 14:40 Danish time today. An Air Greenland Airbus aircraft carries the passengers on this historic route.

Inspectors checked the new 2.2-kilometer runway and all safety operations. They approved the fire equipment, security controls, and air traffic tower. The previous runway was only 845 meters long. Large planes could not land on the short old runway.

Civil aviation vice director Lars Korsholm confirmed safety standards are met. Initial operations face temporary restrictions while staff gain practical routine experience. Flight capacity will increase step by step in the coming time. Authorities will continuously monitor the daily airport operations. This news was reported by Danish public broadcaster DR.