Mano Dayak International Airport

DRZA / AJY

Agadez, NE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
11 kt
100°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DRZA 041800Z 10011KT CAVOK 27/M10 Q1016

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF DRZA 041700Z 0418/0518 10018KT CAVOK BECMG 0419/0421 08008KT TEMPO 0506/0508 4500 DU TEMPO 0508/0512 10025KT 4500 BLDU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 18 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Dust
08:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR 100° 25 kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
Blowing Dust

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RZA
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,843 ft 98 ft ASP 68°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DRZA

2,253 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
0%

Mano Dayak International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 42°C with an average of 29.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
6.9%
E
61.5%
SE
10.5%
S
4.2%
SW
2.2%
W
3.6%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.1°C
Range: 12°C to 42°C
12°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,253 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mano Dayak International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DRZA
IATA Code: AJY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,657 ft MSL

Location

City: Agadez
Country: NE
Latitude: 16.966000°
Longitude: 8.000110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mano Dayak International Airport

Overview

Mano Dayak International Airport serves Agadez, located in northeastern Niger, as a medium-sized airport positioned at 1,657 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote desert region, supporting regional transportation and potential resource exploration operations.

Flying Conditions

With 76.2% of observations reporting VFR conditions, the airport offers consistently reliable visual flight conditions. Temperature variations range from 13°C to 42°C, with an average of 29.8°C, indicating significant thermal considerations for aircraft performance. November, September, and October represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single 9,843-foot asphalted runway (07/25) oriented east-west, which aligns closely with the prevailing easterly winds. Regional terrain is characterized by desert landscapes, with wind patterns demonstrating a consistent easterly flow averaging 9.2 knots and rarely experiencing calm conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.9 knots. Pilots can expect predictable wind conditions, with maximum recorded wind speeds of 28 knots, which should be considered during performance calculations and approach planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.