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    "addressCountry": "Algeria",
    "addressLocality": "T\u00e9bessa"
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    "Regional and charter carriers"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "T\u00e9bessa",
  "code": "TEE",
  "connection_tips": "Check with airlines at Cheikh Larbi T\u00e9bessi Airport, serving historic T\u00e9bessa in northeastern Algeria near the Tunisian border. Small terminal has limited ATMs - exchange currency in town beforehand and expect manual baggage screening. The strategic location serves tourists visiting T\u00e9bessa's archaeological sites including Roman walls, basilicas, and the Arch of Caracalla, making it gateway for cultural tourism. Ground transportation includes local taxis, buses to downtown T\u00e9bessa (20 kilometers), and rental cars though advance booking essential for reliable service. Expect slower processing than major airports. Consider historical significance as gateway to important Roman archaeological sites.\n\nMediterranean climate with hot summers, mild winters, occasional Sahara sandstorms, and intense rainfall can impact operations requiring flexible scheduling. The airport's operational systems are designed to facilitate smooth passenger flow during connection periods. Weather monitoring relies on Algiers forecasting and local observations. Emergency services coordinate with regional facilities and Algeria's emergency system, though T\u00e9bessa medical capabilities are basic requiring evacuation for serious cases.\n\nAviation services include charter operations supporting tourism and government activities, with basic maintenance for smaller aircraft. The facility operates with basic infrastructure, handling limited domestic flights from Algiers and charter operations. Keep Algerian dinars available as card acceptance very limited. The facility coordinates with Algerian air traffic control, routing through major cities for international connections.",
  "country": "Algeria",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Small terminal with limited ATMs; exchange currency in town and expect manual baggage screening.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "TEE",
  "icao": "DABS",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 35.4315986633,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead as on-site amenities are minimal.",
  "longitude": 8.12071990967,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Cheikh Larbi T\u00e9bessi Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ALG",
      "name": "Algiers Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Cheikh Larbi T\u00e9bessi Airport (TEE/DABS) serves the historic city of T\u00e9bessa in northeastern Algeria, located just 2.5 kilometers north of the provincial capital at 2,661 feet elevation near the Tunisian border. This facility operates two asphalt runways - the primary 3,000-meter Runway 11/29 and secondary 2,400-meter Runway 12/30 - on grounds that witnessed significant World War II operations as headquarters for the XII Fighter Command and base for the 31st Fighter Group flying Spitfires against the Afrika Korps in 1943.\n\nThe terminal building provides basic passenger processing capabilities appropriate for domestic operations connecting T\u00e9bessa to Algiers and other Algerian cities, though international flights remain limited. Immigration and customs facilities handle occasional charter flights, while the modest waiting areas and services reflect the airport's regional status. ATM availability remains inconsistent, requiring travelers to obtain Algerian dinars in the city before departure.\n\nOperational characteristics adapt to northeastern Algeria's Mediterranean climate featuring hot, dry summers and mild winters, though Saharan sandstorms occasionally disrupt visibility during transitional seasons. The airport serves as the primary gateway for tourists visiting T\u00e9bessa's extraordinary Roman heritage, including the famous Arch of Caracalla tetrapylon located just 3 kilometers from the runway, the Temple of Minerva, Byzantine walls, and an intact Roman theater within the ancient city of Thebeste.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond tourism to supporting this border region's security operations, government administration, and economic development initiatives aimed at preserving archaeological sites spanning Phoenician, Numidian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic civilizations. The airport enables access to one of North Africa's most significant but underutilized archaeological landscapes, where restoration programs struggle against deterioration despite the region's potential for cultural heritage tourism.",
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