โ๏ธ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 012/2026
Published: 2026-04-30
Effective: 2026-05-14
Affected Location: Changes to Nuuk (BGGH)
Type: Airspace / Procedures Update
FIR: NATIONWIDE (Nationwide)
๐ง What Changed (Summary)
Airspace within a 60 NM radius of Nuuk Airport (BGGH), southern Greenland, is transitioning from uncontrolled airspace to controlled Class C airspace effective 14 May 2026. This creates two new TMAs and changes how arrivals are handled, with Nuuk arrivals no longer being cleared to exit controlled airspace and instead being handed off to Reykjavik CTA.
- Effective 2026-05-14: airspace within 60 NM of BGGH becomes controlled Class C.
- Two new TMAs established and depicted in the AIC figure.
- TMA B: 30 NM radius centered on BGGH ARP (64 11 27.32N 051 40 41.03W), 2,500 ft AMSL to 6,500 ft AMSL; Class C but not below 700 ft AGL.
- TMA A: defined by arcs centered on BGGH ARP and BGSF CTA center; 6,500 ft AMSL to FL 195; Class C but not below 1,500 ft AGL.
- Nuuk arrivals previously cleared to exit controlled airspace will now be handed off to Reykjavik CTA.
- Canadian enroute chart depiction planned for the 2026-07-09 publication date.
โ๏ธ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- Expect controlled (Class C) requirements around Nuuk (BGGH) within 60 NM, including ATC clearance and two-way communications as applicable for Class C operations.
- Arrival procedures/ATC expectations change: arrivals will be handed off to Reykjavik CTA rather than being cleared to exit controlled airspace.
- Vertical limits include Class C floors expressed as โnot belowโ 700 ft AGL (TMA B) and 1,500 ft AGL (TMA A); plan for possible controlled airspace at lower altitudes depending on terrain/AGL.
Operational Notes:
- Charting: changes are to be reflected on applicable Canadian enroute charts on 2026-07-09; pilots may need to rely on current ATC instructions and other applicable aeronautical information until then.
VFR Impact:
- VFR operations near Nuuk should plan for increased controlled airspace (Class C) within 60 NM and associated clearance/communication needs before entering, as applicable.
๐ Official Source
๐๏ธ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIC. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.