2.2 Niger Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The aviation sector is placed under the Ministry of Transport and is the responsibility of the Agence National de l’Aviation Civile du Niger (ANAC-Niger – national civil aviation agency of Niger). The most relevant departments thereunder are Air Transport Department and the Air Navigation Department. Niger has three international airports in Niamey, Agadez and Zinder – in the meaning that they may allow flights from abroad to land directly at the airport, only Niamey has regularly scheduled international flights.
The government has made efforts over the last few years to harmonise national legalisation with international aviation laws and standards. Liberalisation efforts have also been made and allowed for more operators at the Niamey airport. Despite these efforts costs remain high and according to the ANAC-Niger’s diagnostic the operators are considered as weak and the current infrastructure is found wanting. Aircraft operating in the country are aging and private companies have so far been reluctant to invest in the sector. Public investment has also been lagging, but there are currently being made some efforts to upgrade airports.
Niamey can support aircrafts up to the size of B747 – AN124, Agadez 54/F/C/W/T and Zinder is built to B737/200 standards. The airports of Tahoua, Maradi and Diffa constitute the major domestic airports in the country; they are built to B737/200 standards. The remaining airports are referred to as secondary, but open for public circulation. Most of these airports are little more than airstrips and only support light aircrafts. Concerning air cargo, only Niamey has sufficient capacity to handle larger volumes. All handling at the larger airports is performed by Administration des Activités Aéronautiques Nationales du Niger (AANN – national aeronautical activities administration of Niger) which is controlled by the government.
There are currently ten companies flying to and from Niamey. These include intercontinental airlines such as Air France, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and Ethiopian. Niger Airlines operates public domestic flights. In addition there are possibilities to charter aircraft for domestic flight. Chalair, Tamara Niger Aviation and THS Niger currently operates with this business model in Niger. UNHAS operates flights for humanitarian purposes.
Only Niamey have the infrastructure to receive and handle high intensity air cargo, defined as aircrafts at 75mt tonnes or more. Agadez and Zinder can accommodate low-intensity air cargo, that is, aircrafts less than 75mt. There are several companies involved with air cargo and freight forwarding for which contact details can be found in the annex.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.1 Niger Government Contact List
4.5 Niger Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Regulation of aviation and the registration of aircrafts are under ANAC, more specifically under the Direction de l’Aviation Civile. There are no limits or restrictions on the age of aircrafts that can be registered, or operated, in Niger. However ANAC would need to issue a certificate of air worthiness for the aircraft.
There are five phases to obtaining a certificate that allows an aircraft to operate in Niger. These phases are pre-evaluation, formal request, evaluation of documents and certification, demonstration and inspection, and finally certification. Before undertaking the application ANAC insists on an initiation meeting were the procedures and requirements are detailed. After the meeting a formal demand can be made, which starts off with another meeting and handing in documentation. The time frame set for evaluation of the formal demand is 90 days which will be exceeded if there are any issues with the documentation supplied. ANAC will in such instances return the documentation with an explanation of the problem. For the inspection phase ANAC inspectors will evaluate maintenance equipment for the aircraft and supporting structures. Safety requirements in place, is that the aircraft should be airworthy, personnel trained for emergencies and safety procedures documented. If all goes well the applicant will be presented with a Certificate d’Opérateur Aérien / Permis d’Exploitation Aérienne and approved the Specific Operation Standards (SOPS).
- Pre-Evaluation: Meet with ANAC. Then fill out the form ANAC
FORM 06-01. Documents to include:
- A description of planned activities
- Organisational manuals
- Proof of training for air personnel
- Technical manuals
- Aircraft information and maintenance plans
- Additional documents may be required – please consult the document below
- Formal demand: Participate in meeting. Supply any additional documentation]
- Evaluation: Time frame: 90 days. Rejections will come with written explanation and can be resent
- Aircraft and structure inspection
- Issuing of certificate
For more information on procedures for foreign registered aircraft, please see the following attachments:
Manuel for registration foreign aircraft and use of airport
For additional information please see: http://www.anacniger.org
2.2.1 Niger Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey
Airport Overview
Diori Hamani International airport is located in Niamey and is the only airport with regularly scheduled commercial flights. There are currently ten companies that operate flights from Niamey, averaging at about ten flights in and out per day. There are currently no significant bottlenecks in in daily operation as there are relatively few flights and turnaround time is ample.
Niamey airport is also the location of the military airport and as such it is reinforced with regard to security.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Niger |
|
Province or District |
Niamey |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Niamey DISTANCE (0 km / 9km to city centre) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport International Diori Hamani de Niamey |
|
Latitude |
13.48166667 |
|
Longitude |
2.17027778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
732 feet / 223 meters |
|
IATA Code |
NIM |
|
ICAO Code |
DRRN |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
ASECNA |
|
Management Contact Person |
+227 20 73 23 81 / +20 73 23 83 / 20 73 25 17 / 20 73 25 18 / 20 73 25 19 |
|
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
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AANN
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ASECNA
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Cargo hangar (Hangar de fret)
-
Eamac Building (NAVAIDS)
-
Emission Centre ‘Centre Emission CED)
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INFRA
-
Reception centre (Centre de réception CRD)
-
Security Office (Sécurité)
-
Weather centre (Station d’observation Météo)
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
ANAC-Niger is the regulating authority with overall responsibility for the sector. Customs are under the authority of the Direction Générale des Douanes de la République du Niger. Handling is conducted by Aviation Handling Services (ANS). There are several companies involved in air cargo and freight forwarding which contact details can be found in the below link.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There have been conducted some office improvements and building maintenance on the airport. The airport started a process to get re-certified in 2017. The result and recommendation from this process is not yet available.
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
5 000 |
400 |
14 |
|
Total Passengers |
670 000 |
55 000 |
1 860 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
3 000mt |
250mt |
<10mt |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
200 |
16 |
<1 |
There are no firm estimates on the capacity of current cargo capacity but given the relatively low daily and monthly figures it can be assumed that there is potential to handle significantly higher tonnages if needed. The unloading equipment imposes a maximum weight of 14mt.
Runways
Runway 09R/27L can accommodate air craft up to B747 – AN124. Electrical lighting for night landings. VOR/DME and ILS available for navigation and landing aid.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3 000m x 45m |
|
Orientation |
09R/27L |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
The Runway 09L / 27R is not usable for 24 hours following rainfall. Precipitation from May to October.
|
Runway #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1 620m x 40m |
|
Orientation |
09L/27R |
|
Surface |
Laterite |
Helicopter Pad(s)
None publicly available.
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
No |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
|
|
Width and Length (m) |
|
|
Surface |
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
Equipment and buildings are aging and maintenance and upgrades lags behind. Supervision and control of activities are in need of reinforcement. Some building maintenance have been undertaken, notably for the office buildings.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B747 – AN124 |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B747 – AN124 |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
500m2 |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
1 300m3 |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
14mt |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
|
||
Customs Guidance
The customs officials will be at work at scheduled arrivals at the airport. Procedures and rules are described in the section linked below.
For more information on customs in NIGER, please see the following link:
Storage Facilities
There are currently a capacity of about 1 300m3 at the airport. The handling company AHS Niger disposes of around 300m3 while the rest of the capacity is rented out to commercial companies.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
In addition to the charges below there are passenger service charges of 1 500 XOF per departing passenger for domestic flights and 10 000 XOF per departing passenger for international tax. The latter also get applied a transportation tax of 8 500 XOF per passenger. Security charges are 1 000 XOF per passenger for domestic flights and 5 000 XOF per passenger for international flights.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Maximum take-off weight in Certificate of Airworthiness and distance flown. For MTOW up to 14 tonnes, the charge payable is fixed at the rate of EUR 211.69 on international flights, EUR 88.14 on national flights and 84.99 on regional flights. |
||
|
Landing USD - $ |
International First 25 tonnes: 2 616 XOF / MT From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 5 229 XOF / MT From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 7 397 XOF / MT Over 150 tonnes: 6 945 XOF / MT Domestic First 14 tonnes: 572 (min 1 439) XOF / MT From the l5th to the 25th tonne: 2 113 XOF / MT From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 4 218 XOF / MT From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 5 333 XOF / MT Over 150 tonnes: 4 984 XOF / MT Tourist aircraft weighing 2 tonnes or less: 1 439 XOF / MT |
||
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
|||
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
|
|
|
|
Parking |
PARKING CHARGES First two hours free; thereafter: Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff: Tarifg on traffic aprons : 50 XOF x Tariff other areas: 25 XOF
HANGAR CHARGES Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff: Aircraft used for commercial purposes: First 25 tonnes: 150 XOF Over 25 tonnes: 180 XOF Other aircraft: 50 F CFA per 500 kg per 24 hours or part thereof. |
||
|
Handling Charges |
High Intensity (at Niamey airport only) 83 746 F CFA / MT for aircraft of 75 tonnes or less 106 079 F CFA / MT for Aircraft over 75 tonnes Low Intensity 41 876 F CFA /MT |
||
Fuel Services Charges
Fuel charges are currently at 2 XOF per litre of fuel.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
2 XOF / Litre |
|
Avgas |
2 XOF / Litre |
Cargo Terminal Charges
|
Import Charges |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
|
Handling Charge |
High Intensity (at Niamey airport only) 83 746 F CFA / MT for aircraft of 75 tonnes or less 106 079 F CFA / MT for Aircraft over 75 tonnes Low Intensity 41 876 F CFA /MT |
|
|
Break Bulk Fee |
50 XOF / KG |
|
|
Diplomatic Mail |
|
|
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
|
|
|
Cold Storage Fee |
|
|
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
|
|
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
|
|
|
Storage per Day |
50 XOF / KG |
Three days grace period |
|
Export |
||
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
50 XOF / KG |
|
|
International Air Waybill |
|
|
|
Local Air Waybill |
|
|
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
|
|
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
|
|
|
Diplomatic Mail |
|
|
|
Storage Charges per Day |
50 XOF / KG |
Three days grace period |
Air-bridge Charges
Aircrafts that are delayed for more than one hour will be charged at 15 % per 30 minutes, with a maximum of 60 % of the handling charges – if no prior advice has been given by the carrier six hours in advance. In case a departure is cancelled after all services have been executed, the handling company will charge the carrier by 60 % of the rate applied.
Security
The military airport is located on the premises, so security is taking very serious. The entire area is walled in and all vehicles are stopped and searched before entering the premises. The security level indicated by ANAC is at eight, for comparison the figure is six for Agadez and four for Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder.
2.2.2 Niger Mano Dayak International Airport Agadez
Airport Overview
Agadez used to have regularly scheduled international flights as it was a centre for tourism. This activity ceased many years ago due to security concerns in the region. The airport has been renovated in 2017 and Niger Airlines has recently started with regular domestic flights to Agadez. They currently flies three times a week. UNHAS has currently two scheduled flights per week to the airport.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Niger |
|
Province or District |
Agadez |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Agadez DISTANCE (0 km / 1 km to city centre) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport International Mano Dayak d’Agadez |
|
Latitude |
16.96222222 |
|
Longitude |
7.99027778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1 660 feet / 22.5 meters |
|
IATA Code |
AJY |
|
ICAO Code |
DRZA |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
ASECNA/AANN |
|
Management Contact Person |
+227 20 44 00 40 / +227 94 24 42 62 |
|
Open From (hours) |
05:30 |
|
Open To (hours) |
17:300 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
ANAC-Niger is the regulating authority with overall responsibility for the sector. Customs are under the authority of the Direction Générale des Douanes de la République du Niger. Handling is conducted by Aviation Handling Services (ANS). The freight companies based in Niamey can be called upon when required.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
No publicly available figures. The below are estimated based on the current schedules of Niger Airlines and UNHAS.
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
250 |
20 |
<1 |
|
Total Passengers |
2 500 |
200 |
5 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
500mt |
>10mt |
<1mt |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
100 |
8 |
<1 |
Air cargo to Agadez is on an ad-hoc basis. Due to lack of specialised equipment there is limited capacity.
Runways
Some publications list the runway as 3 000 meters by 45 meters. The runway was extended to 3 000 meters in 2004 – the contractor was supposed to bring the width to 45 meters but failed to do so.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3 000m x 30m |
|
Orientation |
07/25 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
No |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
|
|
Width and Length (m) |
|
|
Surface |
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport has been refurbished in 2017. The hope is that tourism to Ténéré and the Aïr region will pick up.
|
Customs |
Yes (On request – 48h before arrival) |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes (On request – 48h before arrival) |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
|
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
|
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
No |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
34/F/C/W/T |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
34/F/C/W/T |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
95m*75m= 7 125m2 |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
8 000m2 (open air) |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
|
Other Comments |
Five trolleys and one Tracma |
||
Customs Guidance
The customs officials will need to be contacted minimum 48 hours before arrival. Procedures and rules are described in the section linked below.
For more information on customs in NIGER, please see the following link:
Storage Facilities
There are currently an open storage capacity of about 8 000m2 at the airport, although most of this is under the National Air Base disposition.
Costs
Navigation Charges
In addition to the charges below there are passenger service charges of 1 500 XOF per departing passenger for domestic flights and 10 000 XOF per departing passenger for international tax. The latter also get applied a transportation tax of 8 500 XOF per passenger. Security charges are 1 000 XOF per passenger for domestic flights and 5 000 XOF per passenger for international flights.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Maximum take-off weight in Certificate of Airworthiness and distance flown. For MTOW up to 14 tonnes, the charge payable is fixed at the rate of EUR 211.69 on international flights, EUR 88.14 on national flights and 84.99 on regional flights. |
||
|
Landing USD - $ |
International First 25 tonnes: 2 800 XOF / MT From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 5 608 XOF / MT From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 7 927 XOF / MT Over 150 tonnes: 7 440 XOF / MT Domestic First 14 tonnes: 604 (min 1 529) XOF / MT From the l5th to the 25th tonne: 2 251 XOF / MT From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 4 492 XOF / MT From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 5 676 XOF / MT Over 150 tonnes: 5 309 XOF / MT Tourist aircraft weighing 2 tonnes or less: 1 529 XOF / MT |
||
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
|||
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
|
|
|
|
Parking |
PARKING CHARGES First two hours free; thereafter: Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff: Tariff on traffic aprons : 50 XOF Tariff other areas: 25 XOF Outside official opening hours for every two-hour period (first two hours free): 10 000 XOF
HANGAR CHARGES Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff: Aircraft used for commercial purposes: First 25 tonnes: 150 XOF Over 25 tonnes: 180 XOF Other aircraft: 50 F CFA per 500 kg per 24 hours or part thereof. |
||
|
Handling Charges |
Low Intensity 73 401 XOF/MT |
||
Fuels Services Charges
Fuel charges are currently at 2 XOF per litre of fuel.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
2 XOF / Litre |
|
Avgas |
2 XOF / Litre |
Cargo Terminal
Charges
|
Import Charges |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
|
Handling Charge |
Low Intensity 73 401 XOF/MT |
|
|
Break Bulk Fee |
50 XOF / KG |
|
|
Diplomatic Mail |
|
|
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
|
|
|
Cold Storage Fee |
|
|
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
|
|
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
|
|
|
Storage per Day |
50 XOF / KG |
Three days grace period |
|
Export |
||
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
50 XOF / KG |
|
|
International Air Waybill |
|
|
|
Local Air Waybill |
|
|
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
|
|
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
|
|
|
Diplomatic Mail |
|
|
|
Storage Charges per Day |
50 XOF / KG |
Three days grace period |
Air-bridge Charges
Aircrafts that are delayed for more than one hour will be charged at 15 % per 30 minutes, with a maximum of 60 % of the handling charges – if no prior advice has been given by the carrier six hours in advance. In case a departure is cancelled after all services have been executed, the handling company will charge the carrier by 60 % of the rate applied.
Security
The entire area is fenced in and the military, gendarmerie, ensure the internal airport security while the police deal with the external areas of the airport. The security level indicated by ANAC is at six, for comparison the figure is eight for Niamey and four for Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder. A notice of 48 hours is required by the airport as they man the security according to flights.
2.2.3 Niger Zinder International Airport
Airport Overview
Zinder has become an international airport. However, it has no regularly scheduled international flights the airport has the capacity to handle and clear international flights given a 48 hour notice. UNHAS currently has five scheduled flights per week to Zinder.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Niger |
|
Province or District |
Zinder |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Zinder DISTANCE (0 km / 1 km to city centre) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport International de Zinder |
|
Latitude |
13.78397433 |
|
Longitude |
8.99027778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1 509 feet / 460 meters |
|
IATA Code |
ZND |
|
ICAO Code |
DRZR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
ASECNA/AANN |
|
Management Contact Person |
+227 20 51 01 69 |
|
Open From (hours) |
05:30 |
|
Open To (hours) |
17:30 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
ANAC-Niger is the regulating authority with overall responsibility for the sector. Customs are under the authority of the Direction Générale des Douanes de la République du Niger. Handling is conducted by Aviation Handling Services (ANS). The freight companies based in Niamey can be called upon when required.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
No publicly available figures. The below are estimated based on the current schedules of Niger Airlines and UNHAS.
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
30 |
25 |
<1 |
|
Total Passengers |
2 500 |
200 |
5 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
100mt |
>10mt |
<1mt |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
250 |
20 |
<1 |
Air cargo to Zinder is on an ad-hoc basis. Due to lack of specialised equipment there is limited capacity.
Runways
Able to accommodate B737/200.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1 825m x 30m |
|
Orientation |
05/23 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
No |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
|
|
Width and Length (m) |
|
|
Surface |
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
No major plans for upgrades have been announced.
|
Customs |
Yes (On request – 48h before arrival) |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes (On request – 48h before arrival) |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
- |
|
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
- |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
- |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
No |
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Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
737/200 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
737/200 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
5 000m2 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
5 000m2 (open air - laterite) |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
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Max Height (m) |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
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Other Comments |
Two trolleys and one tractor |
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Customs Guidance
The customs officials will need to be contacted minimum 48 hours before arrival. Procedures and rules are described in the section linked below.
For more information on customs in NIGER, please see the following link:
Storage Facilities
There are currently an open storage capacity of about 5 000m2 open air storagespace at the airport.
Costs
Navigation Charges
In addition to the charges below there are passenger service charges of 1 500 XOF per departing passenger for domestic flights and 10 000 XOF per departing passenger for international tax. The latter also get applied a transportation tax of 8 500 XOF per passenger. Security charges are 1 000 XOF per passenger for domestic flights and 5 000 XOF per passenger for international flights.
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Maximum take-off weight in Certificate of Airworthiness and distance flown. For MTOW up to 14 tonnes, the charge payable is fixed at the rate of EUR 211.69 on international flights, EUR 88.14 on national flights and 84.99 on regional flights. |
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Landing USD - $ |
International First 25 tonnes: 2 800 XOF / MT From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 5 608 XOF / MT From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 7 927 XOF / MT Over 150 tonnes: 7 440 XOF / MT Domestic First 14 tonnes: 604 (min 1 529) XOF / MT From the l5th to the 25th tonne: 2 251 XOF / MT From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 4 492 XOF / MT From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 5 676 XOF / MT Over 150 tonnes: 5 309 XOF / MT Tourist aircraft weighing 2 tonnes or less: 1 529 XOF / MT |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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Parking |
PARKING CHARGES First two hours free; thereafter: Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff: Tariff on traffic aprons : 50 XOF Tariff other areas: 25 XOF Outside official opening hours for every two-hour period (first two hours free): 10 000 XOF
HANGAR CHARGES Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff: Aircraft used for commercial purposes: First 25 tonnes: 150 XOF Over 25 tonnes: 180 XOF Other aircraft: 50 F CFA per 500 kg per 24 hours or part thereof. |
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Handling Charges |
Low Intensity 73 401 XOF/MT |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel charges are currently at 2 XOF per litre of fuel.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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|---|---|
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Jet A-1 |
2 XOF / Litre |
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Avgas |
2 XOF / Litre |
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import Charges |
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|---|---|---|
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
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Handling Charge |
Low Intensity 73 401 XOF/MT |
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Break Bulk Fee |
50 XOF / KG |
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Diplomatic Mail |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
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Cold Storage Fee |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
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Storage per Day |
50 XOF / KG |
Three days grace period |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
50 XOF / KG |
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International Air Waybill |
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Local Air Waybill |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
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Diplomatic Mail |
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Storage Charges per Day |
50 XOF / KG |
Three days grace period |
Air-bridge Charges
Aircrafts that are delayed for more than one hour will be charged at 15 % per 30 minutes, with a maximum of 60 % of the handling charges – if no prior advice has been given by the carrier six hours in advance. In case a departure is cancelled after all services have been executed, the handling company will charge the carrier by 60 % of the rate applied.
Security
The airport is not fenced in entirely. The security level indicated by ANAC is at four, for comparison the figure is eight for Niamey, six for Agadez and four for Maradi and Tahoua. A notice of 48 hours is required by the airport as they man the security according to flights.
2.2.4 Niger Maradi Airport
Airport Overview
Airport management and Cargo handling is done by AANN (Activités Aéronautiques Nationales du Niger). A 48 hour notice period is required before any flight. Flight permission may be obtained through the office of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transport who will notify AANN about the plane’s arrival.
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
1 850m x 30m |
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Runway Orientation |
085°/265° |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
OK |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
Yes |
|
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2.2.5 Niger Tahoua Airport
Airport Overview
Airport management and Cargo handling is done by AANN (Activités Aéronautiques Nationales du Niger). A 48 hour notice period is required before any flight. Flight permission may be obtained through the office of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transport who will notify AANN about the plane’s arrival.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Niger |
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Province or District |
Tahoua |
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Nearest Town or City |
Tahoua DISTANCE (<1 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aérodrome de Tahoua |
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Latitude |
14.87805556 |
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Longitude |
5.27027778 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
1 266ft/386m |
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IATA Code |
THZ |
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ICAO Code |
DRRT |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
AANN |
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Management Contact Person |
|
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes. UNHAS |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
2 150m x 30m |
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Runway Orientation |
061°/241° |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
OK |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
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2.2.6 Niger Diffa Airport
Airport Overview
Airport management and Cargo handling is done by AANN (Activités Aéronautiques Nationales du Niger). A 48 hour notice period is required before any flight. Flight permission may be obtained through the office of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transport who will notify AANN about the plane’s arrival. The Diffa airport has seen a large increase in use due to emergency operation in the region which has also increased military traffic.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Niger |
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Province or District |
Diffa |
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Nearest Town or City |
Diffa DISTANCE (5 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aérodrome de Diffa |
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Latitude |
13.37500000 |
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Longitude |
12.64166667 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
994ft/303m |
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IATA Code |
|
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ICAO Code |
DRZF |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
AANN |
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Management Contact Person |
|
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes. UNHAS |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1 850m*30m |
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Runway Orientation |
|
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
OK |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
2 XOF / Litre |
|
Avgas |
N/A |