Airports / Niger / NIM
Diori Hamani International Airport.
Niamey, Niger · 732 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
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1,511 ratings
1
Operators based
732
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
141 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (NG-0005).
Overview
Diori Hamani International Airport (DRRN / NIM) is a large commercial airport serving Niamey, Niger. The airport sits 732 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Tamara Niger Aviation is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (NG-0005, 141 nm), Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO, 180 nm), and Tahoua Airport (THZ, 198 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,499-foot paved runway, NIM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NIM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Niamey.
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Field capability
ICAO
DRRN
IATA
NIM
FAA / Local
DRRN
Elevation
732 ft
Coordinates
13.4815° N · 2.1836° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Niger fields
state range 732–1,667 ft
At 732 ft, NIM sits lower than 83% of the 6 Niger fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,499 ft
- 09L/27R10,499 ft × 98 ftOtherUnlit
- 09R/27L9,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,499 ft
NIM's 10,499 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 141nmNG-0005Sir Ahmadu Bello International AirportBirinin Kebbi
- 180nmSKOSadiq Abubakar III International AirportSokoto
- 198nmTHZTahoua AirportTahoua
- 209nmGAQGao International AirportGao
- 227nmOUAOuagadougou Thomas Sankara International AirportOuagadougou
- 232nmLRLNiamtougou International AirportNiamtougou
Location
Open the full mapDRRN · Diori Hamani International Airport · Niamey, Niger
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NIM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,131 nm | 10h 0m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,256 nm | 10h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,418 nm | 10h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,636 nm | 11h 11m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,654 nm | 11h 13m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,869 nm | 11h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,875 nm | 11h 44m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,384 nm | 12h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NIM?
- Diori Hamani International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,499 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 NIM?
- Diori Hamani International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at NIM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Diori Hamani International Airport as a home base, including Tamara Niger Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to NIM?
- The closest alternate is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (NG-0005), about 141 nm away, followed by Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) at 180 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NIM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 0m (4,131 nm), New York about 10h 18m (4,256 nm), Washington DC about 10h 40m (4,418 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.