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.
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 8014 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 4032 km
- Los Angeles USA 5363 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 8112 km
- Hamburg Germany 4003 km
- Santos Brazil 11282 km
- Durban South Africa 13489 km
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