Diori Hamani International Airport

DRRN / NIM

Niamey, NE

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6kt
230°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,011
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DRRN 160200Z 23006KT 8000 NSC 25/21 Q1011 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (732 ft)
Pressure Alt
797 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,173 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DRRN 152300Z 1600/1706 24006KT 8000 NSC PROB40 TEMPO 1606/1610 4500 DU PROB40 1614/1620 VRB25KT 2000 SQ BLDU TSRA SCT023 FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 6kt
Visibility: 8 km
06:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Dust
14:00Z PROB40
+12h
IFR VRB 25kt
Visibility: 2 km
Squalls, Blowing Dust, Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RRN
09L
27R ✈️
09R
27L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 27R
10,499 ft 98 ft LAT 87°
↑ 4.6kt ↔ 3.9kt
40° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 27L
9,843 ft 148 ft BITUM 87°
↑ 4.6kt ↔ 3.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Diori Hamani International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DRRN
IATA Code: NIM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 732 ft MSL

Location

City: Niamey
Country: NE
Latitude: 13.481500°
Longitude: 2.183610°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-0

Runway Information

Runway 09L/27R
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: LAT
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: BITUM
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Diori Hamani International Airport

Diori Hamani International Airport (DRRN/NIM) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Niamey, NE. The facility operates at an elevation of 732 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L) with LAT and BITUM surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.