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BGTL

THU

Pituffik Space Base · Pituffik

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
251 ft / 77 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.20 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
08T/26T9,997 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

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Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Pituffik Space Base (BGTL), Greenland. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 251 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Pituffik Space Base
ICAO / IATA
BGTL / THU
Municipality
Pituffik
Country
Region
GL-AV
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 08T / 26T
LIGHTED
Length: 9,997 ft / 3,047 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 85° / 265°
RWY 08T
No ILS
RWY 26T
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/G EMERG CW FREQUENCY
836.40 MHz
APP APP
134.10 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
119.90 MHz
GND GND
119.90 MHz
OPS BASE OPS
131.10 MHz
TWR TWR
126.20 MHz

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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified