Narsarsuaq Airport

BGBW / UAK

Narsarsuaq, GL

Last Updated
Nov 3, 14:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
3kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
985
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BGBW 031450Z 25003KT 9999 SCT100 BKN130 M01/M04 Q0985 RMK 4AC 7AS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 112ft
SCT 10,000ft AGL
BKN 13,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,112ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,112ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
985 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (112 ft)
Pressure Alt
945 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -948 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BGBW 031427Z 0315/0322 VRB05KT 9999 SCT060 BKN090 TEMPO 0315/0322 BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 9,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 0.5kt
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.