THU Airport Code, Pituffik Space Base
THU is the IATA code for Pituffik Space Base, a regional airport serving Pituffik, Greenland. Airlines and booking systems use THU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code BGTL. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 76.53° N, 68.70° W.
What is the Pituffik airport code?
The airport code for Pituffik Space Base is THU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code BGTL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2157 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code BGTL begins with B, the prefix ICAO assigns to Greenland and Iceland.
Where is THU?
Pituffik Space Base serves Pituffik, Greenland. It is close to sea level at 251 ft (77 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at THU
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,997 ft (3.05 km), designated 08T/26T.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Pituffik?
The IATA airport code for Pituffik Space Base in Pituffik is THU. Its ICAO code is BGTL.
What is the 3-letter code for Pituffik?
The 3-letter IATA code for Pituffik Space Base in Pituffik is THU.
What airport is THU?
THU is Pituffik Space Base, located in Pituffik, Greenland.
What country is THU in?
THU (Pituffik Space Base) is in Greenland.
Where is THU airport located?
Pituffik Space Base (THU) is in Pituffik, Greenland, at coordinates 76.53063, -68.70054.
What is the ICAO code for Pituffik Space Base?
The ICAO code for Pituffik Space Base is BGTL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code THU.
What is the difference between THU and BGTL?
THU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. BGTL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Pituffik Space Base.
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