Greenland

Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) (GL THU)

Greenland
Also known as: North Star Bugt; Qaanaaq
Port information
UN/LOCODE GL THU
Coordinates 76.5333, -68.8667 (76°32′N 68°52′W)
Body of water Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Military
Shelter Good
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 23.2 m
Anchorage depth 13 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 130 m × 7 m
Services
Tug assistance No
Repairs Limited
Medical facilities Yes
Entrance restricted by ice Yes
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is a seaport on the coast of Greenland, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 23.2 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) located?
Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is a seaport in Greenland.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
The UN/LOCODE for Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is GL THU.
What is the channel depth at Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
The channel depth at Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is 23.2 m.
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