Why go
- Place in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark.
- Served by Pituffik Space Base (THU).
History
Pituffik is a former Inughuit settlement in North Star Bay, near Mount Dundas at the eastern end of Bylot Sound in northern Greenland. It was located on the plain that is now occupied by the runway of the U.S. Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base. The Inughuit inhabitants were relocated to the present-day town of Qaanaaq. The relocation and the fallout from the 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash in the vicinity are a contentious issue in Greenland's relations with Denmark and the United States.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Air Greenland GL (BH2) · 2 routes: Qaanaaq, SVR
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pituffik Space Base (THU). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: THU has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Qaanaaq, SVR).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pituffik, Greenland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.