Gabès Matmata International Airport (DTTG)
Medium airport · Gabès, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | Gabès Matmata International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTTG |
| IATA | GAE |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°44'1" E 9°55'10" 33.73369, 9.91941 |
| Location | Gabès, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,702 ft (1128 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
Gabès Matmata International Airport at a glance
Gabès Matmata International Airport is a medium airport in Gabès, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia, known to airline systems as GAE. The field elevation of 407 ft (124 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTTG 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, 06/24, offers 3,702 ft (1128 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTTG 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 Gabès Matmata International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Djerba Zarzis International Airport | DTTJ | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Gafsa Ksar International Airport | DTTF | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Sfax Thyna International Airport | DTTX | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Remada Air Base | DTTD | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Tozeur Nefta International Airport | DTTZ | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gabès Matmata International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 407 ft field elevation of Gabès Matmata 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 Gabès Matmata International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gabès Matmata International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gabès Matmata International Airport is DTTG, and its IATA code is GAE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gabès Matmata International Airport above sea level?
Gabès Matmata International Airport sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gabès Matmata International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.7337, 9.9194 — in Gabès, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Djerba Zarzis International Airport, about 81 km away.
Does DTTG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTTG 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 Gabès Matmata International Airport?
Gabès Matmata International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,702 ft (1128 m) with a ASP surface.