Seaport · Greenland
Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)
Pituffik (Thule Air Base) (Greenland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1000). It lies on the Baffin Bay.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greenland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GLTHU
- World Port Index no.
- 1000
- Coordinates
- 76.53°N, 68.87°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Military
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greenland West Coast
- Other names
- North Star Bugt; Qaanaaq
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 130.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pituffik (Thule Air Base), with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Pituffik (Thule Air Base)
Where is Port of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
Pituffik (Thule Air Base) (Greenland) lies on the Baffin Bay, at about 76.53°N, 68.87°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GLTHU for Pituffik (Thule Air Base). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pituffik (Thule Air Base)?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 130.0 m, draft 7.0 m for Pituffik (Thule Air Base). Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pituffik (Thule Air Base) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, Prince Rupert, Halifax.
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Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.