Gafsa Ksar International Airport (DTTF)
Medium airport · Gafsa, Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | Gafsa Ksar International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTTF |
| IATA | GAF |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°25'19" E 8°49'21" 34.42200, 8.82250 |
| Location | Gafsa, Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,514 ft (2900 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gafsa Ksar International Airport at a glance
Gafsa Ksar International Airport is a medium airport in Gafsa, Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia, known to airline systems as GAF. The field elevation of 1,060 ft (323 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTTF 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, 05/23, offers 9,514 ft (2900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTTF 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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tozeur Nefta International Airport | DTTZ | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Gabès Matmata International Airport | DTTG | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport | DABS | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Sfax Thyna International Airport | DTTX | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Djerba Zarzis International Airport | DTTJ | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gafsa Ksar International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,060 ft field elevation of Gafsa Ksar 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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gafsa Ksar International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gafsa Ksar International Airport is DTTF, and its IATA code is GAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gafsa Ksar International Airport above sea level?
Gafsa Ksar International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet (323 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gafsa Ksar International Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4220, 8.8225 — in Gafsa, Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tozeur Nefta International Airport, about 85 km away.
Does DTTF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTTF 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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport?
Gafsa Ksar International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,514 ft (2900 m) with a ASP surface.