⚠️ Reference & Statistical Notice: Data presented on RunwayFacts is compiled from public domain aviation registries for technical comparison and research. Not for flight planning or real-time operational aviation use.
← Home | All Airports | Niger Hub →

Diori Hamani International Airport

Niamey, Niamey Capital District (Niger)
IATA: NIM ICAO: DRRN
Longest Active Runway
10,499 ft
3,200 meters
Field Elevation
732 ft
223 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
13.4815°, 2.1836°
LARGE AIRPORT
🏆

Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings

National Runway Rank
#1 in Niger
Out of 5 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#748 Worldwide
Top 10.4% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#2863 MSL
Top 40.4% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Database Insight: Diori Hamani International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Niger and #748 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
09L/27R 10,499 ft (3200m) 98 ft (30m) Laterite (LAT) ❌ Unlighted ✅ Active
09R/27L 9,843 ft (3000m) 148 ft (45m) BITUM ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint: GET /api/airport/nim.json ↗