2.2.7 Tunisia Sfax Thyna International Airport
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2.2.7 Tunisia Sfax Thyna International Airport Airport Overview Airport Photos Description and Contact of Key Companies Runways Helicopter Pad(s) Airport Infrastructure Details Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator Airport Operating Details Storage Facilities Airfield Cost Navigation Charges Fuel Services Charges Cargo Terminal Charges Air-bridge Charges Security Airport Overview 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 Page 1 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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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) Landing Night Landing Night Take-Off Parking Handling Charges USD - $ USD - $ USD - $ USD - $ - 50 60 60 1.50 USD per HR - 0 7,000 - 1100.5 60 60 30 USD per HR - 7,001 136,000 - 2600 60 60 70 USD per HR - 136,001 and over Note 1: Night landing hours are between 18h00 – 06H00 hours. Note 2: Parking charges are for each 1 hours or part therof $0.4 from the second hour. Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the OACA and are the same for all airports. Fuel Services Charges Page 4 The costs of refueling JET A1 is provided only to customers at signatory of contract. SNDP is also present at Enfidha airport through the Aviation Fuel Storage Company "SSCA" in which it holds 35% of its capital. The product JET A1 in Tunisia meets the requirements of the specifications imposed in the Aviation Fuel Quality Requirement for Operated System (AFQRJOS). All depots apply the international regulations in force, in particular the IATA regulations on aircraft safety and refueling. Two types of payment are acceptable by the Companies whether by CASH or by CREDIT. When it’s agreed to pay by credit, the customer should deposit a certain amount which varies according the quantity the customer will consume per week/month, etc. Price per Unit Jet A-1 1.47 USD / LTR Avgas Grade 100 LL , 3.03 USD Cargo Terminal Charges Import Rate US$ / 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 Page 5.