Access to Research / Military Stations (incl. Ella Island)

Access to Research / Military Stations (incl. Ella Island)

Important restrictions

  • Station Grønnedal: No access under any circumstances (A, B, C or D).

  • Pituffik Space Base: Only accessible for research projects and requires prior permission from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see www.um.dk).

If the expedition requires access to any research or military stations, it is mandatory to apply for permission and inform the relevant station well in advance. The application must state the purpose of access and any expected logistical needs.

In Part 3 of the expedition application, you must submit documentation showing that:

  • access has been granted, or

  • you are in contact with the relevant station(s) and the access permit process is ongoing.

General rules for A, B, C and D applicants

  • A-, C- and D-applicants may apply for access to military stations (e.g. Mestersvig, Station Nord, Daneborg and Ella Island).

  • B-applicants (cruises) may apply only for access to the civilian part of Ella Island. They cannot request access to military stations.

  • All access requests must be submitted through www.isaaffik.org, unless otherwise specified below.

  • Applicants who intend to land on or use military stations should expect a need for logistical coordination (e.g. landing, refuelling, lodging) with the Joint Arctic Command.

  • It is not permitted to leave any equipment or materials at stations unless explicit permission has been granted.

Ella Island – civilian and military parts

Civilian part (A, B, C, D applicants):

Access can be obtained only by contacting the Joint Arctic Command directly at: FKO-KTP-A-EKSPD@mil.dk

The request must include:

  • Expedition number

  • Vessel name (if applicable)

  • Expedition title

  • Date and time of the planned visit

Military part (A, C, D applicants only):

Requires permission from the Joint Arctic Command via Isaaffik.org

B-applicants cannot request access to the military area.

Research stations

Villum Research Station

Requires permission from Villum Research Station.

Expeditions requiring access to Villum Research Station must also obtain permission from Station Nord through Isaaffik.org.

Expeditions that require access only to Station Nord do not need permission from Villum Research Station.

See: Access to Villum Research Station.

E-mail: secretariat@villumresearchstation.au.dk.

Zackenberg Research Station

Even if no direct station access is needed, expeditions traveling within its vicinity must inform the station to avoid disrupting long-term monitoring.

See: Access to Zackenberg Research Station.

E-mail: zackenberg@au.dk