Ksar (DTTF/GAF) — Gafsa, Tunisia
Ksar (DTTF/GAF) serves Gafsa, Tunisia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 1060 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: DTTF
- Name: Ksar
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 34.422001
- Longitude: 8.8225
- Elevation: 1060 ft
- Country: Tunisia
- Municipality: Gafsa
- IATA Code: GAF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: DTAA
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 9514 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: LIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME GAF 109.00
- Approach Types: VOR Z RWY 05, VOR Y RWY 05, VOR Z RWY 23, VOR Y RWY 23
- Remarks: RWY 05 elev 1027 ft, RWY 23 elev 1060 ft. Mag hdg 044/224. RFFS Cat 7
Frequencies
- Tower: 125.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 122.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 122.800 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Winter Mon-Fri 0700-1600 UTC. Summer hours unverified (0600-1200Z reported but seems too short). No weekend ops reported
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +216 76217700
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +216 76217700
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.oaca.nat.tn/web/aeroport-gafsa
- Remarks: Handling: Stars Airlines Services, SITA: TUNSTXH / TUNAAXH, Fax +216 71237837
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +216 71237333
- Remarks: PPR required for all flights. Contact Stars Airlines Services
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Airport of entry. Customs available on request. No regular commercial flights as of 2026
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TND
- Remarks: Handling mandatory. Fees set by OACA. Contact Stars Airlines Services +216 71237333
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Availability may be limited — confirm with handler (Stars Airlines Services) before arrival. No AVGAS reported
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Military/civil dual-use. Night ops limited by LIRL only
Alternates
DTTZ
- ICAO: DTTZ
- Name: Nefta
- Distance (NM): 45.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Immigration card required on arrival. Landing permit may be required for private/charter flights — contact OACA or handler in advance
DABS
- ICAO: DABS
- Name: Cheikh Larbi Tebessi
- Distance (NM): 69.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
DTTX
- ICAO: DTTX
- Name: Thyna
- Distance (NM): 94.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa-free for EU/US citizens up to 90 days. Tunisia's economic second city.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of DTTF?
- Ksar operates from 07:00 to 16:00.
- What is the tower frequency at DTTF?
- The tower frequency at Ksar is 125.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DTTF?
- Ksar offers JET A-1.
- Does DTTF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ksar (Tunisia).
- Does DTTF require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ksar.
- Where is DTTF located?
- Ksar (DTTF) is located in Gafsa, Tunisia.
- What is the IATA code for DTTF?
- The IATA code for Ksar is GAF.
- How long is the runway at DTTF?
- The main runway at Ksar (05/23) measures 9514 X 148.
- Is DTTF a port of entry?
- Yes, Ksar is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.