Gabès Matmata International Airport (DTTG/GAE) — Gabès, Tunisia
Gabès Matmata International Airport (DTTG/GAE) serves Gabès, Tunisia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 407 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: DTTG
- Name: Gabès Matmata International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 33.733692
- Longitude: 9.91941
- Elevation: 407 ft
- Country: Tunisia
- Municipality: Gabès
- IATA Code: GAE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: DTAA
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Distance from City: 27.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 9869 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: High intensity
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME GAB 115.40
- Approach Types: VOR/DME
- Remarks: Elev RWY06: 410ft, RWY24: 381ft. Former military airport converted to civil use 2008. Joint civil/military. Fire cat 6.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.150 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00 UTC (08:00-17:00 local). Sat 06:00-12:00 UTC (07:00-13:00 local). Sun closed. Tunisia is UTC+1 year-round.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +216 75271320
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.oaca.nat.tn
- Remarks: Fax: +216 75273329. Operator: OACA (Tunisian Civil Aviation & Airports Authority). Handling agent: Stars Airlines Services.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +216 75271320
- Remarks: PPR required — confirm with handler or airport admin.
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 16:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Airport of entry. Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00 UTC (08:00-17:00 local). Advance notice required.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: TND
- Remarks: Stars Airlines Services is the supervising handler. De facto mandatory for international flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Complies with DEF STAN 91-91 and ASTM D1655. Pricing available to contract signatories only.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Designated port of entry. Landing permits may be required depending on aircraft type/operation.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Joint civil/military airport. Operations outside published hours require prior coordination.
Alternates
DTTJ
- ICAO: DTTJ
- Name: Zarzis
- Distance (NM): 43.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa-free for EU/US citizens for up to 90 days.
DTTF
- ICAO: DTTF
- Name: Ksar
- Distance (NM): 68.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport of entry
DTTX
- ICAO: DTTX
- Name: Thyna
- Distance (NM): 70.3
- 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.
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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 DTTG?
- Gabès Matmata International Airport operates from 07:00 to 16:00.
- What is the tower frequency at DTTG?
- The tower frequency at Gabès Matmata International Airport is 119.15 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DTTG?
- Gabès Matmata International Airport offers JET A-1.
- Does DTTG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gabès Matmata International Airport (Tunisia).
- Is customs available at DTTG?
- Yes, customs at Gabès Matmata International Airport is available from 07:00 to 16:00.
- Does DTTG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Gabès Matmata International Airport.
- Where is DTTG located?
- Gabès Matmata International Airport (DTTG) is located in Gabès, Tunisia.
- What is the IATA code for DTTG?
- The IATA code for Gabès Matmata International Airport is GAE.
- How long is the runway at DTTG?
- The main runway at Gabès Matmata International Airport (06/24) measures 9869 X 148.
- Is DTTG a port of entry?
- Yes, Gabès Matmata International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.