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Tozeur-Nefta International Airport (IATA code: TOE / ICAO code: DTTZ) serves Tozeur and Nefta and more generally all of southwestern Tunisia. Located four kilometers north-west of Tozeur, it started operating on November 1, 1978. Like the vast majority of Tunisian airports, the airport is managed by the Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA). Covering an area of 690 hectares, the airport is mainly used by charters, only the Tunisian companies Tunisair and Tunisair Express providing regular flights. Its activity is mainly linked to the transport of tourists coming to visit the Tunisian south at the gates of the Sahara. The high season of this airport therefore corresponds to autumn and winter. With a capacity of 400,000 passengers per year, the terminal covers 6,500 m2.

Covering an area of 690 hectares, the airport is mainly used by charters, only the Tunisian companies Tunisair and Tunisair Express providing regular flights. Its activity is mainly linked to the transport of tourists coming to visit the Tunisian south at the gates of the Sahara. The high season of this airport therefore corresponds to autumn and winter. 

Airport Location and Details
Country Tunisia
Province / District Tozeur
Town or City (Closest) Tozeur (2.4 km)
Airport's Complete Name Tozeur-Nefta International Airport
Latitude

33.935431

Longitude

8.110993

Elevation 22 ft / 7 m MSL
IATA Code TOE
ICAO Code DTTZ
Managing Company or Airport Authority Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA)
Management Contact Person

Customs Department Commanding Officer

Tel: (+216) 76 453 388 Ext: 4007 /  Fax: (+216) 76 452 909

e-mail: aitn@oaca.nat.tn

Open from 24 H
Open to 24 H

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Runways

Tunis-Carthage Airport has two runways for taking off and landing planes (19/1 and 29/11). Its accommodation capacity amounts to 5 million travelers per year.

Airplane Parking Area

  • Number of positions: 6
  • Surface: 5 ha

Number of Runways

  • Track 1: 09/27 3,225 X 45 M

Runway 01/19

Runway Dimensions

10,499 x 148 ft (3,225 x 45 m)

Orientation

09/27

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.

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

Yes

Largest helicopter that can land

Yes

Width and Length (metres)

N/A

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Technical description:

  • Date of commissioning: 1980
  • Airport area: 690 Ha
  • Passenger terminal capacity: 400,000 Pax / year
  • Terminal area: 6,500 m²
  • Climate of the region: (C °) January: min. 6.2 max. 16.6 (C °) July: min. 34 max. 39.2
  • ARINC: DTTZYDYX

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refuelling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

Yes

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes



Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2019

Annual Figures

Monthly

Daily

Total aircraft movements

Approx. 45, 000

3,750

125

Total passengers

Approx. 6,000,000

500,000

16,666

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

110.000

9,250

308.33

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

110.000

9,250

308.33

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

 N/A

N/A

N/A


Airport Operating Details

Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (Arabic: ديوان الطيران المدني والمطارات) or OACA is responsible for the following missions at Tozeur Airport.

  • The operation, layout and development of airports as well as the performance of all operations and services necessary for travelers, the general public, aircraft, freight and mail;
  • Regional and local air navigation control and participation in the execution of search and rescue plans;
  • The issuance of all documents required for aeronautical personnel, aircraft and air navigation in accordance with the legislation in force.

Operating Details

Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo:

No Restrictions

Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet

No Restrictions

Total aircraft parking area (m²)

690 ha

Storage Area (MT)

156

Cubic Meters (m³) 

156,000

Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)

Yes  

If "Yes" specify below 

Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)

Yes 

Max Capacity (MT) 

45 

Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No)

Yes  

Loading Ramps (Yes / No)

Yes 

Storage Facilities


Capacity: 156 tons 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

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

Navigation (per journey)

USD - $

Landing

USD - $

Night Landing

USD - $

Night Take-Off

USD - $

Parking

Handling Charges

0

7,000


50

60

60

1.50 USD per HR

-

7,001

136,000

-

1100.5

60

60

30 USD per HR

-

136,001

and over

-

2600

60

60

70 USD per HR

-

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.

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.


Price per Unit

Jet A-1

1.47 USD / liter

Avgas

Grade 100 LL , 3.03 USD

Cargo Terminal Charges 

Import

Rate US$ / kg

Handling Charge per kg

$0.6 per Kg

Break Bulk Fee

n/a

Diplomatic Mail

n/a

Strong Room – per consignment

n/a

Cold Storage Fee

n/a

Delivery outside normal working hours

06h00 -17h30

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

n/a

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours

n/a

Export

Rate US$ / kg

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo

n/a

International Air WayBill

$25 per AWB

Local Air WayBill

n/a

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

n/a

Air Way Bill Documentation

n/a

Diplomatic Mail

n/a

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.


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