KUS

Best window seat at Kulusuk

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Taking offRIGHT

Tasiilaq fjord and settlement, Ammassalik Island's sharp granite peaks, icebergs in Kulusuk Sound

LandingRIGHT

Sermilik Fjord icebergs, Ammassalik Island mountains, Tasiilaq settlement

🛫 Taking Off from Kulusuk (KUS)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 29 (heading WSW), the right side faces north toward Kulusuk Sound and Ammassalik Island, where Tasiilaq's fjord and jagged peaks rise dramatically above the water. You'll also get a good look at drifting icebergs in the sound before the aircraft turns inland over the ice sheet.
Look forTasiilaq fjord and settlement, Ammassalik Island's sharp granite peaks, icebergs in Kulusuk Sound, edge of the Greenland ice sheet in the distance

🛬 Landing at Kulusuk (KUS)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 11 (heading ENE), the aircraft approaches from the WSW, putting the right side of the plane facing south toward Ammassalik Island and Sermilik Fjord. That's where you get the iceberg-choked waters and the jagged coastal peaks near Tasiilaq — the signature East Greenland view.
Look forSermilik Fjord icebergs, Ammassalik Island mountains, Tasiilaq settlement, Denmark Strait coastline

KUS is a small, remote airstrip with a single short gravel/paved runway and a basic terminal building, built primarily to serve East Greenland's isolated communities rather than high volumes of traffic.

⛰️ Elevation112 ft
🛫 Runways1 (11/29)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Kulusuk (KUS)?

At Kulusuk in Kulusuk: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Tasiilaq fjord and settlement, Ammassalik Island's sharp granite peaks, icebergs in Kulusuk Sound, edge of the Greenland ice sheet in the distance.

What can I see during takeoff from Kulusuk in Kulusuk?

When taking off from Kulusuk (KUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 29 (heading WSW), the right side faces north toward Kulusuk Sound and Ammassalik Island, where Tasiilaq's fjord and jagged peaks rise dramatically above the water. You'll also get a good look at drifting icebergs in the sound before the aircraft turns inland over the ice sheet. Notable sights include: Tasiilaq fjord and settlement, Ammassalik Island's sharp granite peaks, icebergs in Kulusuk Sound, edge of the Greenland ice sheet in the distance.

What can I see when landing at Kulusuk in Kulusuk?

When landing at Kulusuk (KUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 11 (heading ENE), the aircraft approaches from the WSW, putting the right side of the plane facing south toward Ammassalik Island and Sermilik Fjord. That's where you get the iceberg-choked waters and the jagged coastal peaks near Tasiilaq — the signature East Greenland view. Notable sights include: Sermilik Fjord icebergs, Ammassalik Island mountains, Tasiilaq settlement, Denmark Strait coastline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Kulusuk?

The best window seat at Kulusuk (KUS) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Kulusuk (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.