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It is, among others, aircraft like this Dash-8 type that will serve the route between Nuuk and Qaqortoq. (Archive photo). Photo: Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix

Approved: New Greenland airport opens Thursday

The new airport in Qaqortoq, South Greenland, is ready for passengers following safety approval from the Danish Transport Authority. The first flight from Nuuk is scheduled for Thursday. Approval for the 1,500-meter runway includes initial restrictions, allowing only Air Greenland to operate...

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