Nioro du Sahel Airport

GANR / NIX

Nioro du Sahel, ML

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
360°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GANR 041800Z 36006KT 8000 NSC 33/01 Q1012

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANR
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,921 ft 0 ft UNK
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GANR

1,292 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93%
MVFR
4.2%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0.9%

Nioro du Sahel Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 11°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
30.3%
E
19.1%
SE
5.4%
S
8.4%
SW
6.2%
W
3%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 11°C to 42°C
11°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,292 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nioro du Sahel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GANR
IATA Code: NIX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 778 ft MSL

Location

City: Nioro du Sahel
Country: ML
Latitude: 15.238100°
Longitude: -9.576110°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Nioro du Sahel Airport

Nioro du Sahel Airport (GANR/NIX) is located in Nioro du Sahel, ML at an elevation of 778 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,292 weather observations, GANR experiences excellent VFR conditions 93% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GANR come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 4.9 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 11°C (52°F) to 42°C (108°F), averaging 26.5°C (80°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.1 to 10.18 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,292 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.