Sfax–Thyna International Airport is an airport serving Sfax in Tunisia. The airport is located 6 kilometers (4 miles) southwest from Sfax.

History

World War II

During World War II, the airport was known as Sfax Airfield and was used by the United States Army Air Forces Ninth Air Force during the North African Campaign. The units known to be assigned here were:

Later years

The airport has undergone several extensions and improvements. The most important development and remodeling of the terminal took place in 1988 when the runway was extended. In 1989, a cargo terminal was added and in 1996 new facilities built: warehouse, taxiways and the airport apron were reconstructed. Additionally the runway was improved and a new control tower built. With a capacity of 200,000 passengers per year, the current terminal covers 2,000 m2 (½ acre). A new terminal building covers 8,000 m2 (2 acres), consisting of three buildings. Construction started on 8 November 2005, and it was inaugurated on 22 December 2007. With a total cost of six million dinars, it has a capacity of 500,000 passengers. A total budget of 25 million dinars was also devoted to the airport to give it a total facelift (control tower, runway and parking). From 2011 the airport was the main hub and headquarters for Syphax Airlines up until 2015.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Sfax–Thyna Airport:

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