Sfax Thyna International Airport (DTTX)
Medium airport · Sfax, Sfax Governorate, Tunisia
Airport data
| Name | Sfax Thyna International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DTTX |
| IATA | SFA |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°43'5" E 10°41'28" 34.71800, 10.69100 |
| Location | Sfax, Sfax Governorate, Tunisia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Sfax Thyna International Airport at a glance
Sfax Thyna International Airport is a medium airport in Sfax, Sfax Governorate, Tunisia, known to airline systems as SFA. The field elevation of 85 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DTTX 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, 15/33, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DTTX 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 Sfax Thyna 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 | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport | DTMB | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Gabès Matmata International Airport | DTTG | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | DTNH | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Gafsa Ksar International Airport | DTTF | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sfax Thyna International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 85 ft field elevation of Sfax Thyna 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sfax Thyna International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sfax Thyna International Airport is DTTX, and its IATA code is SFA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sfax Thyna International Airport above sea level?
Sfax Thyna International Airport sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sfax Thyna International Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.7180, 10.6910 — in Sfax, Sfax Governorate, Tunisia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Djerba Zarzis International Airport, about 94 km away.
Does DTTX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DTTX 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport?
Sfax Thyna International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.