Tunis Carthage International Airport (DTTA)
Large airport · Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | Tunis Carthage International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTTA |
| IATA | TUN |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°51'4" E 10°13'38" 36.85100, 10.22720 |
| Location | Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 9,318 ft (2840 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tunis Carthage International Airport at a glance
Tunis Carthage International Airport is a large airport in Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia, known to airline systems as TUN. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTTA 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 — 01/19 — offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTTA 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 Tunis Carthage 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 | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | DTNH | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport | DTKA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport | DTMB | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Pantelleria Airport | LICG | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tunis Carthage International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Tunis Carthage 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 Tunis Carthage International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tunis Carthage International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tunis Carthage International Airport is DTTA, and its IATA code is TUN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tunis Carthage International Airport above sea level?
Tunis Carthage International Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tunis Carthage International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.8510, 10.2272 — in Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base, about 58 km away.
Does DTTA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTTA 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 Tunis Carthage International Airport?
Tunis Carthage International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.