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Pituffik Space Base

BGTL / THU

Pituffik, GL

Last Updated

Nov 4, 05:26 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

05:26Z

🌙 Night

IFR

Flight Rules

-8°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -11°C

11kt

60°

3.2 km

Visibility

2,000 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

29.53

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI BGTL 040526Z COR 06011KT 3200 BLSN SCT003 OVC020 M08/M11 A2953 RMK VIS 3000V4000 SLP984 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 251ft

SCT 300ft AGL

OVC 2,000ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

300ft

AGL (Above Ground)

551ft AMSL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

2,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,251ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.53 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.28 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (251 ft)

Pressure Alt

641 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -2,059 ft

ISA Deviation: -22.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF BGTL 040300Z 0403/0509 13012KT 9999 OVC080 QNH2952INS TEMPO 0403/0408 6000 -SN OVC050 620503 BECMG 0409/0410 13012G20KT 9999 BKN025 OVC040 620305 QNH2958INS BECMG 0412/0413 12015G22KT 9999 BKN040 OVC080 620406 QNH2960INS TEMPO 0413/0419 13015G28KT 5000 BLSN BECMG 0422/0423 10010KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2962INS TXM06/0417Z TNM13/0406Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:57Z BASE

+0h

VFR 130° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 8,000ft

09:00Z BECMG

+4h

MVFR 130° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,500ft

12:00Z BECMG

+7h

VFR 120° 15kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 4,000ft

13:00Z TEMPO

+8h

MVFR 130° 15kt

Visibility: 5 km

Blowing Snow

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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GTL

08T ✈️

26T

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 08T/26T Active: 08T	9,997 ft	150 ft	ASP	85°	↑ 10.3kt • ↔ 3.8kt 20° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pituffik Space Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BGTL

IATA Code: THU

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 251 ft MSL

Location

City: Pituffik

Country: GL

Latitude: 76.531197°

Longitude: -68.703201°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 08T/26T

Length: 9,997 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Pituffik Space Base

Pituffik Space Base (BGTL/THU) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Pituffik, GL. The facility operates at an elevation of 251 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08T/26T) with ASP 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.