Carthage
Carthage (DTTA/TUN) serves Tunis, Tunisia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (01/19, 11/29). Field elevation is 22 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DTTA
- Name: Carthage
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.851002
- Longitude: 10.2272
- Elevation: 22 ft
- Country: Tunisia
- Municipality: Tunis
- IATA Code: TUN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Distance from City: 342.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (01), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 9318 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (29), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 118.675 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.oaca.nat.tn/english/div_horizontal_tunis_airport_eng.htm
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx TND 15-50 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then TND 5-20 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TND
- Remarks: Tunis-Carthage International. Handlers: Tunisair Handling (primary handler).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by SNDP/AGIL. Mediterranean pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa-free for EU/GCC and many other nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement over city of Tunis.
Alternates
DTKA
- ICAO: DTKA
- Name: Ain Draham
- Distance (NM): 65.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DTMB
- ICAO: DTMB
- Name: Habib Bourguiba
- Distance (NM): 70.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa-free for EU/US citizens for up to 90 days.
LICG
- ICAO: LICG
- Name: Pantelleria
- Distance (NM): 83.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Pantelleria. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Airport Services
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Tunisia Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require permits with 3-day lead time. CAA working hours 0700Z to 1200Z may affect processing.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DTTA?
- The tower frequency at Carthage is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DTTA?
- Carthage offers Jet A-1.
- Does DTTA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Carthage (Tunisia).