What is the current weather at Alluitsup Paa Heliport?

Current conditions at Alluitsup Paa Heliport (BGAP) are MVFR. Temperature is 4°C. Winds are from 190° at 6 knots.

Does BGAP have an ILS approach?

Alluitsup Paa Heliport (BGAP) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of BGAP?

Alluitsup Paa Heliport (BGAP) has a field elevation of 54 feet MSL.

What is the ICAO code for Alluitsup Paa Heliport?

The ICAO code for Alluitsup Paa Heliport is BGAP. The IATA code is LLU.

Where is BGAP located?

Alluitsup Paa Heliport (BGAP) is located near Alluitsup Paa, GL at coordinates 60.464450°N, -45.569170°E.

How often is the METAR updated for BGAP?

METAR reports for Alluitsup Paa Heliport (BGAP) are typically issued once per hour, around 55 minutes past the hour. Special METARs (SPECI) are issued when significant weather changes occur. MetarCentral updates data from official sources every 5 minutes.

Does BGAP have a TAF forecast?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) availability depends on the airport. Check the BGAP TAF page at metarcentral.com/airport/BGAP/taf for the latest forecast, which covers a 24-30 hour period and is updated every 6 hours.

What does MVFR mean at BGAP?

Alluitsup Paa Heliport is currently reporting MVFR conditions. MVFR (Marginal VFR) means visibility is 3-5 statute miles and/or ceiling is 1,000-3,000 feet AGL. Pilots should exercise caution and be prepared for potential IFR conditions.

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Alluitsup Paa Heliport

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Alluitsup Paa, GL

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Current Weather

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Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Fresh 30 min ago

04:50Z

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MVFR

Flight Rules

4°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 1°C

6 kt

190°

Visibility

2,700 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

QNH

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Raw METAR

METAR BGBW 150450Z AUTO 19006KT 160V220 9999NDV -RA FEW019/// BKN027/// OVC035/// 04/01 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 54 ft

FEW 1,900 ft AGL

BKN 2,700 ft AGL

OVC 3,500 ft AGL

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FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,900 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,954 ft AMSL

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BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

2,700 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,754 ft AMSL

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OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

3,500 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,554 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Alluitsup Paa Heliport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,500 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Alluitsup Paa Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGAP

IATA Code: LLU

Type: heliport

Status: active

Elevation: 54 ft MSL

Location

City: Alluitsup Paa

Country: GL

Latitude: 60.464450°

Longitude: -45.569170°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

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About Alluitsup Paa Heliport

Alluitsup Paa Heliport (BGAP/LLU) is located in Alluitsup Paa, GL at an elevation of 54 feet MSL.

Airport Overview

Alluitsup Paa Heliport serves Alluitsup Paa in GL.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from BGAP, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.