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BGTL/THU METAR & TAF Pituffik Space Base

Pituffik, Avannaata MunicipalityElevation 251 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR30 min old
Ceiling 6,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
090@11
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
6,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-1,765 ft
-2,016 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0055Z (9:55 PM local) · 30 min old

BGTL is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 11 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 6,000 feet AGL.

WIND
90° at 11 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 6,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-6°C / -12°C
21°F / 10°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.50 inHg
999 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 FEW OVC RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP973
sea-level pressure 997.3 hPa
T10561119
precise temperature -5.6°C, dew point -11.9°C
TSNO
thunderstorm/lightning sensor not operating
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0010Z (9:10 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 PM local)

BGTL forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature -13°C expected at 1800Z on day 24.
  • Minimum temperature -17°C expected at 0100Z on day 24.
VFR
VFR
0000Z9:00 PM0448Z1:48 AM0936Z6:36 AM1424Z11:24 AM1912Z4:12 PM0000Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BECMG SKC

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 90° at 11 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 6,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW08T26T 90°90°11 kt90°90° 1190°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
090° at 11 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 08T11 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
08T
HEAD
11 kt
CROSS
1 kt R
BEST
26T
HEAD
11 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 9,997 ft

08/26
Dimensions
9,997 x 140 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 08
RWY 26

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,765 ft
Pressure altitude
671 ft
Field elevation
251 ft MSL
Temperature
-6°C (21°F)
Dewpoint
-12°C (10°F)
Altimeter
29.50 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1829Z 3:29 PM
Sunrise
1413Z 11:13 AM
Loggable night
2032Z (5:32 PM local) → 1208Z (9:08 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1829Z (3:29 PM local) → 1413Z (11:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1929Z (4:29 PM local) → 1313Z (10:13 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Pituffik Space Base is in Pituffik, Avannaata Municipality. Field elevation 251 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATABGTL / THU
Center (ARTCC)EDMONTON
Flight service (AFSS)GANDER RADIO-RCO
RegionAvannaata Municipality
CountryGreenland
Coordinates76.5306, -68.7005
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

836.4
EMERG CW FREQUENCY
A/G
134.1
APP
APP
119.9
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.9
GND
GND
131.1
BASE OPS
OPS
126.2
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport
58 NM N
BGSV Savissivik Heliport
60 NM SE
BGSI Siorapaluk Heliport
80 NM N
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›THE INFORMATION AND DATA CONTAINED HEREIN HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY ENTITIES OUTSIDE OF, AND NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF, THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA). SOURCE CANADA FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗BGTL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does BGTL have a METAR?
Yes. BGTL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does BGTL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for BGTL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at BGTL?
BGTL sits at 251 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for BGTL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.