Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport — Tébessi, Algeria

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The airport code for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (Tébessi) is TEE — its ICAO code is DABS.

Distance & flight time from TEE

Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport

Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport, coded TEE, serves Tébessa, a city in eastern Algeria near the Tunisian border known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including an ancient amphitheater and city walls. The airport is named after a prominent Algerian nationalist figure and provides domestic flights connecting Tébessa to Algiers, supporting trade, administration, and travel across this historically significant border region. TEE plays an important role given the mountainous terrain separating Tébessa from Algeria's coastal cities, making air travel considerably faster than overland routes. The airport also supports occasional cross-border commerce and tourism interest in the area's archaeological heritage, reinforcing its function as a regional connector in Algeria's eastern interior.

Runways at Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
11/299843 ft (3000 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP
12/307874 ft (2400 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTEBESSA TWR118.1 MHz

Airports near Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE)

TEE is Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport serving Tébessa, Algeria, a domestic gateway near ancient Roman ruins close to the Tunisian border.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport?

The IATA code for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport is TEE.

What is the ICAO code for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport?

The ICAO code for Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport is DABS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.