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Ain Draham (DTKA/TBJ) — Tabarka, Tunisia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 07:00–16:00 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- 07:00–16:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 119.25
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 230 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
1/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DTKA
- Name: Ain Draham
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.98
- Longitude: 8.87694
- Elevation: 230 ft
- Country: Tunisia
- Municipality: Tabarka
- IATA Code: TBJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: DTAA
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Distance from City: 11.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: NDB TK 351, VOR-DME TBK 113.30, ILS/DME TAB 110.70 (RWY 27, Cat II LOC, GP 3.00°)
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: RWY 09 elev 196 ft, RWY 27 elev 230 ft. Fire cat 8. Threshold ID lights and airport beacon U/S (NOTAM to Jun 2026). WDI RWY 09 U/S (NOTAM to Apr 2026). Jet starter not available (NOTAM to May 2026). 4-engine acft shut off 2 extreme engines during taxi; 2-engine acft minimum thrust taxi.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.250 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.250 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 125.150 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
07:00
–
16:00
Tuesday
07:00
–
16:00
Wednesday
07:00
–
16:00
Thursday
07:00
–
16:00
Friday
07:00
–
16:00
Saturday
07:00
–
16:00
Sunday
07:00
–
16:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00 UTC (standard). Summer (Jul/Aug): 06:00-12:00 UTC. Closed Sat/Sun/holidays. Can open on request with 24h notice via AFTN DTKAYOYX. NOTAM A0270/26 (valid 25 Feb–26 Apr 2026): temporary hours Mon-Fri 0700-1200 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +216 71237333
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.oaca.nat.tn/web/aeroport-tabarka
- Remarks: Ground handling: Stars Airlines Services (SITA: TUNSTXH, Fax: +216 71237837). Operator: OACA.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: AFTN: DTKAYOYX
- Remarks: Slots required. Outside published hours, airport can open on request with 24h notice via DTKAYOYX.
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 16:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00 UTC. Available on request outside hours with 24h prior notice via AFTN DTKAYOYX.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Exempted
- Parking Fee: Exempted
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TND
- Remarks: Handling mandatory via Stars Airlines Services. Passenger entry fee 20 TND per international pax. Landing and parking fees EXEMPTED per Decree 2024-5 (Jan 5, 2024) for 3 years — applies to Tabarka, Tozeur-Nefta, Gafsa-Ksar, Gabès-Matmata.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet fuel generally available but supply subject to change. No 100LL/Avgas reported.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: International port of entry. Landing permit may be required for private/charter flights. Currency over 25,000 TND equivalent must be declared.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 16:00
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Closed Sat/Sun/holidays. Effective curfew 16:00-07:00 UTC (matches opr_hours). 4-engine acft shut off 2 extreme engines during taxi; 2-engine acft minimum thrust.
Alternates
DABB
- ICAO: DABB
- Name: Rabah Bitat
- Distance (NM): 51.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Apply in advance.
DTTA
- ICAO: DTTA
- Name: Carthage
- Distance (NM): 65.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa-free for EU/GCC and many other nationalities.
DABS
- ICAO: DABS
- Name: Cheikh Larbi Tebessi
- Distance (NM): 99.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Tunisia Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 3 working days (72 hours) for non-scheduled/charter flights
- Landing Lead Time: Minimum 3 working days for non-scheduled/charter flights
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require permits with 3-day lead time. CAA working hours 0700Z to 1200Z may affect processing.
Active NOTAMs
A1520/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD HR SER AS FLW:
MON-FRI 0700-1200 EXC SAT SUN AND HOL
OUTSIDE THESE HR AD CAN BE OPN TO AUTH FLT O/R
ADDRESSED TO DTKAYOYX 24HR BEFOREHAND
2026-10-21 08:16 UTC
2027-01-19 12:00 UTC
A1310/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF AIP TUNISIE PAGE AD2 DTKA-10 SUB AD2.20 TEMPORARY OPERATIONAL
RESTRICTIONS ARE ADDED AS FOLLOWING:
-IN CASE OF AIRCRAFT FITTED WITH 04 ENGINES,AN INSTRUCTION WILL BE
ISSUED TO THE PILOT TO TURN OFF THE 02 EXTREME ENGINES DURING
TAXIING
-IN CASE OF AIRCRAFT FITTED WITH 02 ENGINES,PILOTS MU…
2026-09-14 08:00 UTC
2026-12-10 23:59 UTC
A1259/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF AIP TUNISIE PAGE AD2 DTKA-7 SUB DTKA2.15 LIGNE 4:
READ SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY/SWITCH-OVER TIME
12 SEC INSTEAD OF 0 SEC
2026-09-01 11:00 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-01 10:48 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of DTKA?
- Ain Draham operates from 07:00 to 16:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at DTKA?
- The tower frequency at Ain Draham is 119.25 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DTKA?
- Ain Draham offers JET A-1.
- Does DTKA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ain Draham (Tunisia). Permit details for Tunisia
- Is customs available at DTKA?
- Yes, customs at Ain Draham is available from 07:00 to 16:00.
- Does DTKA require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Ain Draham.
- Where is DTKA located?
- Ain Draham (DTKA) is located in Tabarka, Tunisia.
- What is the IATA code for DTKA?
- The IATA code for Ain Draham is TBJ.
- Is DTKA a port of entry?
- Yes, Ain Draham is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.