Airports / Tunisia / EBM
El Borma Airport.
El Borma, Tunisia · 827 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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17 ratings
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Operators based
827
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
68 nm
To the nearest alternate
Remada Air Base (DTTD).
Overview
El Borma Airport (DTTR / EBM) is a mid-sized airport serving El Borma, Tunisia. Field elevation is 827 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list EBM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Remada Air Base (DTTD, 68 nm), Ghadames Airport (LTD, 96 nm), and Gabès Matmata International Airport (GAE, 126 nm). The field has a single 8,858-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from EBM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from EBM to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
DTTR
IATA
EBM
FAA / Local
DTTR
Elevation
827 ft
Coordinates
31.7043° N · 9.2546° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Tunisia fields
state range 9–1,060 ft
At 827 ft, EBM sits higher than 75% of the 12 Tunisia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 11/298,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
EBM's 8,858 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 68nmDTTDRemada Air BaseRemada
- 96nmLTDGhadames AirportGhadames
- 126nmGAEGabès Matmata International AirportGabès
- 142nmHL77Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
- 146nmTOETozeur Nefta International AirportTozeur
- 151nmDJEDjerba Zarzis International AirportMellita
Location
Open the full mapDTTR · El Borma Airport · El Borma, Tunisia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EBM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,767 nm | 9h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,918 nm | 9h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,106 nm | 9h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,454 nm | 10h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,554 nm | 10h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,574 nm | 11h 2m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,588 nm | 11h 4m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,105 nm | 12h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EBM?
- El Borma Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EBM?
- El Borma Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to EBM?
- The closest alternate is Remada Air Base (DTTD), about 68 nm away, followed by Ghadames Airport (LTD) at 96 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EBM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 10m (3,767 nm), New York about 9h 31m (3,918 nm), Washington DC about 9h 57m (4,106 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.