Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) (GLTHU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) (UN/LOCODE GLTHU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 76.5333° N, 68.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 13 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Military
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)
Where is Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) located?
Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 76.5333° N, 68.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is GLTHU — country code GL, location code THU.
How deep is Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 13 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) reports a maximum draft of 7 m, a maximum length of 130 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) have?
Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #1000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →