El Borma Airport (DTTR)
Medium airport · El Borma, Tataouine Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | El Borma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTTR |
| IATA | EBM |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°42'15" E 9°15'17" 31.70430, 9.25462 |
| Location | El Borma, Tataouine Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
El Borma Airport at a glance
El Borma Airport is a medium airport in El Borma, Tataouine Governorate, Tunisia, known to airline systems as EBM. The field elevation of 827 ft (252 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTTR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTTR 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 El Borma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Remada Air Base | DTTD | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Ghadames Airport | HLTD | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Gabès Matmata International Airport | DTTG | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base | HL77 | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Tozeur Nefta International Airport | DTTZ | 271 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Borma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 827 ft field elevation of El Borma 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 El Borma Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Borma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Borma Airport is DTTR, and its IATA code is EBM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Borma Airport above sea level?
El Borma Airport sits at an elevation of 827 feet (252 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Borma Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.7043, 9.2546 — in El Borma, Tataouine Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Remada Air Base, about 126 km away.
Does DTTR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTTR 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 El Borma Airport?
El Borma Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.