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2.2.7 Tunisia Sfax Thyna International Airport
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Sfax-Thyna International Airport (IATA code: SFA / ICAO code: DTTX) is a Tunisian airport which serves Sfax and more generally the entire Tunisian Sahel region. Located six kilometers southwest of Sfax, it was put into operation in 1980 and covers an area of ​​327 hectares on the territory of the municipality of Thyna. Sfax Thyna airport has a 3,000-meter-long runway that can accommodate turboprop, light private jets, intermediate, long-haul and regional aircraft. Also an air base of the Tunisian army, the airport has undergone several extensions and developments, the most important of which remain the development and remodelling of the terminal in 1988, the reinforcement and extension of the runway in 1989, the construction a freight terminal in 1996, the commissioning of new infrastructures (hangar, taxiways, aircraft parking, etc.), the rehabilitation and strengthening of the runway and finally the construction of a new control tower and of a technical block. Like most Tunisian airports, the airport is managed by the Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA).

Sfax Thyna International Airport Website

Airport Location and Contact
Country Tunisia
Province or District Sfax Governorate
Closest Town or City Sfax (9 km)
Airport's Complete Name Sfax-Thyna International Airport
Latitude 34.71778
Longitude 10.69083
Elevation 85 ft / 26 m MSL
IATA Code SFA
ICAO Code DTTX
Managing Company or Airport Authority Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA)
Management Contact Person

Sfax Thyna International Airport B.P. 1119 Sfax 3018

Telephone: + 216 74 278 000

Fax: + 216 74 278 359

Open from 24 H
Open to 24 H

Airport Photos

Description and Contact of Key Companies

For information on Tunisia airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Tunisia Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Website

Runways

Sfax-Thyna international airport has one runway for taking off and landing planes (15/33 and 30/45). Its actual accommodation capacity amounts to 2,000,000 travelers per year.

Airplane Parking Area

  • Number of posts: 2
  • Surface: 12 350 m²

Runway 15 / 33

Runway Dimensions

9,843 x 148 ft (3,000 x 45 m)

Orientation

15 / 33

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Area delimited by GPS coordinates 34°43'25.5"N 10°41'33.9"E

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

Yes

Largest helicopter that can land

Yes

Width and Length (metres)

N/A

Surface

N/A

Airport Infrastructure Details

Technical description

  • Date of commissioning: 1980
  • Airport area: 327 Ha
  • Passenger terminal capacity: 2,000,000 Pax / year
  • Terminal area: 8,000 m²
  • Geographical location: 6 kms south west of Sfax
  • Climate of the region: (C °) January: min. 5.6 max. 16.7 (C °) July: min 19.9 max. 32.1
  • ARINC: DTTXYDYX


Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

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. 3116

256.66

8.65

Total passengers

Approx. 2,000,000

500,000

16,666

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

38,000

3,166

105.55

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

38,000

3,166

105.55

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

 N/A

N/A

N/A

Airport Operating Details

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)

12 350 m²

Storage Area (mt)

38 MT

Cubic Meters (m³) 

38,000

Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)

Yes  

If "Yes" specify below 

Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)

Yes 

Max Capacity (Mt) 

25 

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

Yes 

Loading Ramps (Yes / No)

Yes 

Storage Facilities

Capacity: 38tonnes, Warehouse 6100m² 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, 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 / LTR

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/SFA LEVEL SAFETY FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION,

  • FIRE AND RESCUE SAFETY PROTECTION LEVEL
  • ICAO recommended level: 8
  • Level provided by the OACA: 8
  • Mass attack vehicles: 3


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