THU

Thule Air Base

Thule · GreenlandICAO BGTL

Thule Air Base (THU) is an airport serving Thule, Greenland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 76° 31' 52.3" N, 68° 42' 11.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 251 feet (77 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Thule (GMT-3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

251/ 77m

America/Thule

GMT-3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

THU

ICAO Code

BGTL

City

Thule

Country

Greenland

Elevation

251 ft

Local Time

03:40 PM (GMT-3)

Coordinates

Latitude:76.5312°

Longitude:-68.7032°

Popular Routes from THU

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
NAQ	Qaanaaq, Greenland	67 mi	0h 38m	short-haul	28 kg	View

Airlines Operating at THU

1 active airline serving Thule Air Base.

Air Greenland

GLDenmark

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Thule Air Base that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Qaanaaq Airport	NAQ	Qaanaaq	Greenland	108 km

Other Airports in Greenland

Aasiaat Airport

JEGAasiaat

Godthaab / Nuuk Airport

Neerlerit Inaat Airport

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 76° 31' 52.3" N
Longitude (DMS): 68° 42' 11.5" W
Latitude (Decimal): 76.531197
Longitude (Decimal): -68.703201
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Thule
UTC Offset: GMT-3
Current Local Time: 03:40 PM
Elevation (ft): 251 ft
Elevation (m): 77 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Thule Air Base?

The IATA code for Thule Air Base is THU, and its ICAO code is BGTL. The airport is located in Thule, Greenland.

How many destinations can you fly to from THU?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland.

What airlines fly from THU?

There are 1 airlines operating from THU, including Air Greenland.

What timezone is Thule Air Base in?

Thule Air Base is in the America/Thule timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Thule Air Base?

Thule Air Base sits at an elevation of 251 feet (77 meters) above sea level.

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