Tunis-Carthage International Airport (DTTA)
Tunis, Tunisia · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
DTTA
IATA
TUN
City
Tunis
Country
Tunisia
Region
Africa
Elevation
22 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
36.8510, 10.2272
Overview
Tunisian capital airport with Mediterranean climate. Tunisair hub and flight training academy.
Current Weather at DTTA
Pilots flying into or out of Tunis-Carthage International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR DTTA 181030Z 04004KT 330V100 CAVOK 40/10 Q1014Wind 040° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF DTTA 180500Z 1806/1906 00000KT CAVOK BECMG 1810/1812 06010KTDecode METAR for DTTA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tunis-Carthage International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for DTTA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for DTTA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tunis. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like DTTA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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