Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base (DTTB)
Medium airport · Borj Challouf, Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTTB |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°14'32" E 9°47'13" 37.24236, 9.78702 |
| Location | Borj Challouf, Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,845 ft (3001 m) | 166 ft | PEM | No |
| 11/29 | 3,975 ft (1212 m) | 164 ft | CON | No |
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base at a glance
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base is a medium airport in Borj Challouf, Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTTB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 9,845 ft (3001 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTTB 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 Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | DTTA | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport | DTKA | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | DTNH | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | DABB | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport | DTMB | 186 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base 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 Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base is DTTB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base above sea level?
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base located?
The airport lies at 37.2424, 9.7870 — in Borj Challouf, Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tunis Carthage International Airport, about 58 km away.
Does DTTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTTB 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 Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base?
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,845 ft (3001 m) with a PEM surface.