Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base

DTTB

Borj Challouf, TN

Last Updated
Jul 27, 01:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
290°
8 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DTTB 270100Z 29006KT 250V010 8000 BKN020 SCT030 28/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,020 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,020 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 6 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 01:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DTTB 270000Z 2701/2710 32010KT 9999 SCT020 SCT030 PROB40 TEMPO 2701/2707 TSRA FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TTB
08
26 ✈️
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,845 ft 166 ft PEM 83°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
3,975 ft 164 ft CON 111°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DTTB

6,961 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.7%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.8%

Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 74.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 11% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 47°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 11%
Direction Distribution:
E
12%
N
7.3%
S
4.4%
W
27.5%
NE
8.8%
NW
14.5%
SE
6%
SW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.7°C
Range: 5°C to 47°C
5°C 47°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

June October July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,961 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DTTB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Borj Challouf
Country: TN
Latitude: 37.242356°
Longitude: 9.787016°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,845 ft
Width: 166 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,975 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base

Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the TN AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in Borj Challouf, Tunisia, serving the Bizerte region. Positioned at 20 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 37.242356, 9.787016, the airport features two runways that accommodate various aviation operations. Its strategic location provides important infrastructure for regional air transportation.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 75.3% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 8.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 33 knots. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 35°C, with an average of 17.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 08/26 is a substantial 9,845 feet of paved surface, while runway 11/29 offers a shorter 3,975 feet of concrete runway. The airport's relatively low elevation and consistent wind patterns provide predictable flying environments for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November. The average crosswind is minimal, with 4.3 knots on runway 08/26 and 3.9 knots on runway 11/29. Calm wind conditions occur in 14.2% of observations, offering consistent approach opportunities across both runways.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.