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Thule Air Base (BGTL/THU) — Pituffik, Greenland
At a glance
- Tower
- 126.2
- Runways
- 08T/26T
- Elevation
- 251 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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69%
Data Complete
36 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: BGTL
- Name: Thule Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 76.531197
- Longitude: -68.703201
- Elevation: 251 ft
- Country: Greenland
- Municipality: Pituffik
- IATA Code: THU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Thule
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 08T/26T
- Designation: 08T/26T
- Dimensions: 3047x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 126.200 MHz
- Ground: 119.900 MHz
- Operations: 836.400, 131.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 134.100 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Greenland Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no overflight permit required; file standard flight plan
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Private / GA Operations:
Landing permits may be required. MNPS capability critical for oceanic operations.
Active NOTAMs
M0153/
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME OPEN 24/5 IN SUPPORT OF BOXTOP II/26 OPERATIONS, CANADIAN RE-SUPPLY OF STATION ALERT AND STATION EUREKA ONLY. ALL OTHER AIRCRAFT MUST COMPLY WITH PUBLISHED OPERATING HOURS.
2026-10-26 11:00 UTC
2026-10-30 21:00 UTC
M153/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME OPEN 24/5 IN SUPPORT OF BOXTOP II/26 OPERATIONS, CANADIAN RE-SUPPLY OF STATION ALERT AND STATION EUREKA ONLY. ALL OTHER AIRCRAFT MUST COMPLY WITH PUBLISHED OPERATING HOURS.
2026-10-26 11:00 UTC
2026-10-30 21:00 UTC
A1149/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME OPEN 24/5 IN SUPPORT OF BOXTOP II/26 OPERATIONS,
CANADIAN RE-SUPPLY OF STATION ALERT AND STATION EUREKA ONLY.
ALL OTHER AIRCRAFT MUST COMPLY WITH PUBLISHED OPERATING HOURS.
2026-10-26 11:00 UTC
2026-10-30 21:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at BGTL?
- The tower frequency at Thule Air Base is 126.2 MHz.
- Does BGTL require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Landing permits may be required. MNPS capability critical for oceanic operations. Permit details for Greenland
- Where is BGTL located?
- Thule Air Base (BGTL) is located in Pituffik, Greenland.
- What is the IATA code for BGTL?
- The IATA code for Thule Air Base is THU.
- How long is the runway at BGTL?
- The main runway at Thule Air Base (08T/26T) measures 3047x46m.