Narsarsuaq Airport

BGBW / UAK

Narsarsuaq, GL

Last Updated
Jan 17, 10:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
46kt
70° G63kt
10+ km
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
962
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BGBW 171050Z 07046G63KT 9999 -SHRA SCT045 BKN065 OVC100 07/M04 Q0962 RMK 3SC 5AC 8AC

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 112ft
SCT 4,500ft AGL
BKN 6,500ft AGL
OVC 10,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,612ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,612ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,112ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
962 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (112 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,624 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 691 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BGBW 171125Z 1712/1719 07045G60KT 9999 FEW060 BKN090 TEMPO 1712/1714 -RA BKN045 BECMG 1712/1714 07025G42KT TEMPO 1714/1719 07018KT -RA BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 45kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 9,000ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 70° 18kt
Ceiling: 4,500ft
Light Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBW
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,004 ft 148 ft CON 41°
↑ 45.3kt ↔ 8.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Narsarsuaq Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGBW
IATA Code: UAK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 112 ft MSL

Location

City: Narsarsuaq
Country: GL
Latitude: 61.160500°
Longitude: -45.425999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT3

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,004 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Narsarsuaq Airport

Narsarsuaq Airport (BGBW/UAK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Narsarsuaq, GL. The facility operates at an elevation of 112 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.