BGTL · THU
Pituffik Space Base
Pituffik, Avannaata MunicipalityElevation 251 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 08
RWY 26
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
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.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does BGTL have a METAR?
Yes. BGTL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does BGTL have a TAF?
When BGTL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
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.