Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (DTKA)
Medium airport · Tabarka, Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTKA |
| IATA | TBJ |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°58'48" E 8°52'37" 36.98000, 8.87694 |
| Location | Tabarka, Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,416 ft (2870 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport at a glance
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport is a medium airport in Tabarka, Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia, known to airline systems as TBJ. The field elevation of 230 ft (70 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTKA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 9,416 ft (2870 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTKA 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 Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base | DTTB | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | DABB | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | DTTA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | DTNH | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport | DABS | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 230 ft field elevation of Tabarka-Aïn Draham International 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 12 airports and airfields we list for Tunisia — 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 Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport is DTKA, and its IATA code is TBJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport above sea level?
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.9800, 8.8769 — in Tabarka, Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base, about 86 km away.
Does DTKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTKA 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 Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport?
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,416 ft (2870 m) with a ASP surface.