Airport Overview
Gabès-Matmata Airport (IATA code: GAE / ICAO code: DTTG) (مطار قابس مطماطة الدولي) is a Tunisian airport serving Gabès and more generally the south of Tunisia. A former military airport, part of the facilities are transformed for an amount of about 27 million dinars to allow its civilian use from January 2008. It is officially opened to civilian traffic by the decree of June 4, 2008. The infrastructure is managed by the Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA). Tunisair Express, an airline belonging to the Tunisair group, provides weekly flights between Gabès and Tunis.
On August 11, 2015, the new terminal, built on an area of 2,000 m2, entered into service. It has an annual capacity of 200,000 travelers. The airport currently operates two flights to Tunis and one Borma-Tunis flight, in addition to a few international or seasonal flights (Umrah and pilgrimage). It has a 3 km track and a car park that can open to more than 40 cars and 6 buses.
| Airport Location and Contact | |
|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia |
| Province or District | Gabes |
| Town or City (Closest) | Nouvelle Matmata (15 km) |
| Complete Airport Name | Gabès-Matmata International Airport |
| Latitude |
33.739857 |
| Longitude |
9.920875 |
| Elevation | 26 ft / 8 m MSL |
| IATA Code | GAE |
| ICAO Code | DTTG |
| Management Company or Airport Authority | Office de l'Aviation Civille et des Airports (OACA) |
| Management Contact Details | |
| Open from | 24 H |
| Open to | 24 H |
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Runways
Number of positions: 22
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Runway 01/19 |
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Runway Dimensions |
9,843 ft (3,200 x 45 m) |
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Orientation |
06/24 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Area delimited by radials 074 ° and 097 ° of VOR / DME TUC and arcs DME 4NM and 6.5NM of VOR / DME TUC / Area delimited by radials 074 ° and 097 ° from TUC VOR / DME and DME arcs 4NM and 6.5NM from TUC VOR / DME. Flying over the zone must be conducted at 6000ft / MSL or above.
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Helipad #1 |
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
n/a |
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Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Gabès-Matmata international airport welcomed some 4.9 million travellers in 2019.
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Performance for 2019 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total aircraft movements |
Approx. 45, 000 |
3,750 |
125 |
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Total passengers |
Approx. 6,000,000 |
500,000 |
16,666 |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
67,200 |
5.600 |
186.66 |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
67,200 |
5.600 |
186.66 |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airport Operating Details
international airport transits more than 4 million passengers who pass through its terminal each year. It should be noted that currently, only private flights are scheduled at Gabès-Matmata airport. All facilities to make an airport as a refence operating standard in Tunisia are inside or under improvement.
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Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
No Restrictions |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
No Restrictions |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
800 ha (55,000m² ) |
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Storage Area (mt) |
300 |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
300,000 |
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Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity (Mt) |
45 |
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Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Storage Facilities
Capacity: 300 tonnes Warehouse 12,100m² (130 243sq ft), Bonded Warehouse, Transit Zone, Mechanical Handling, Air-Conditioned Storage, Refrigerated Storage, Deep Freeze Storage, Mortuary, Animal Quarantine, Health Officials, Security for Valuables, Fumigation Equipment, Dangerous Goods, Radioactive Goods, Very Large/Heavy Cargo, Express/Courier Centre, Cargo Terminal, Handling Equipment.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Parking |
Handling Charges |
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0 |
7,000 |
- |
50 |
60 |
60 |
1.50 USD per HR |
- |
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7,001 |
136,000 |
- |
1100.5 |
60 |
60 |
30 USD per HR |
- |
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136,001 |
and over |
- |
2600 |
60 |
60 |
70 USD per HR |
- |
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Note 1: Night landing hours are between 18h00 – 06H00 hours Note 2: Parking charges are for each 1 hours or part therof $0.4 from the second hour. Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the OACA and are the same for all airports |
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Fuel Services Charges
The costs of refueling JET A1 is provided only to customers at signatory of contract. SNDP is also present at Enfidha airport through the Aviation Fuel Storage Company "SSCA" in which it holds 35% of its capital. The product JET A1 in Tunisia meets the requirements of the specifications imposed in the Aviation Fuel Quality Requirement for Operated System (AFQRJOS). All depots apply the international regulations in force, in particular the IATA regulations on aircraft safety and refueling. Two types of payment are acceptable by the Companies whether by CASH or by CREDIT. When it’s agreed to pay by credit, the customer should deposit a certain amount which varies according the quantity the customer will consume per week/month, etc.
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
1.47 USD / liter |
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Avgas |
Grade 100 LL , 3.03 USD |
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling Charge per kg |
$0.6 per Kg |
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Break Bulk Fee |
n/a |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
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Cold Storage Fee |
n/a |
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Delivery outside normal working hours |
06h00 -17h30 |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
n/a |
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Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
n/a |
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Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
n/a |
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International Air WayBill |
$25 per AWB |
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Local Air WayBill |
n/a |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
n/a |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
n/a |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Storage charges per kg per day |
n/a |
Air-bridge Charges
The air bridge is authorized by the airport authority and is determined by the concession which variable from $ 100 to $110 for International Flights. The aircraft exempted to pay are the one making stopovers by exceptional cases.
Security
Code IATA: TUN LEVEL SAFETY FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION
- assured Level: 9 Vehicle massive attack
- 3 Vehicle first response: 1 Position fixed command & 1 Mobile Command Post
- 1 AIRCRAFT PARKING Number of posts
- 46 Number of telescopic bridges
- 9 NUMBERS OF TRACKS:
- 2 Track 1
- 01/19 3200 X 45 M 2
- Track: 11/29 2840 X 45 M RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION AIR VOR, DME, ILS, RADAR PRIMARY, SECONDARY RADAR, ETC.
