Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (DABS)
Medium airport · Tébessi, Tébessa Province, Algeria
Airport data
| Name | Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DABS |
| IATA | TEE |
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°25'54" E 8°7'15" 35.43160, 8.12072 |
| Location | Tébessi, Tébessa Province, Algeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport at a glance
Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport is a medium airport in Tébessi, Tébessa Province, Algeria, known to airline systems as TEE. The field elevation of 2,661 ft (811 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DABS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DABS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gafsa Ksar International Airport | DTTF | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | DABB | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | DABC | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Tozeur Nefta International Airport | DTTZ | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | DABT | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,661 ft field elevation of Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 39 airports and airfields we list for Algeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport is DABS, and its IATA code is TEE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport above sea level?
Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport sits at an elevation of 2,661 feet (811 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4316, 8.1207 — in Tébessi, Tébessa Province, Algeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gafsa Ksar International Airport, about 129 km away.
Does DABS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DABS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport?
Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.