Narsarsuaq Airport

BGBW / UAK

Narsarsuaq, GL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7kt
220°
--
Visibility
4,100ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

BGBW 141150Z AUTO 22007KT 9999NDV SCT015/// OVC041/// 07/05 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 112ft
SCT 1,500ft AGL
OVC 4,100ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,612ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,212ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BGBW 140801Z 1409/1418 06005KT 9999 BKN050 TEMPO 1409/1418 5000 -RA BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBW
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,004 ft 148 ft CON 41°
↑ 6.6kt ↔ 2.4kt
20° 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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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.