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Small airport

Nioro du Sahel Airport

IATA NIXICAO GANR🇲🇱 Nioro du Sahel
Coordinates
15.2381°N, 9.5761°W
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ML-1
Time zone
Nouakchott(UTC)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
19:13
Civil dusk
19:37

About 12h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Nioro du Sahel Airport

Nioro Airport is an airport serving Nioro du Sahel in the Kayes Region of western Mali.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 264,921 ft / 1,500 mUnkUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nioro du Sahel Airport?

The ICAO code for Nioro du Sahel Airport is GANR, and its IATA code is NIX.

Where is Nioro du Sahel Airport located?

Nioro du Sahel Airport is small airport located in Nioro du Sahel, Mali, at an elevation of 778 ft (237 m).

How many runways does Nioro du Sahel Airport have?

Nioro du Sahel Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Nioro du Sahel Airport in?

Nioro du Sahel Airport is in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Nioro du Sahel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nioro du Sahel Airport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nioro du Sahel Airport?

The nearest airport to Nioro du Sahel Airport is Yélimané Airport (EYL), about 58.1 nm to the w, followed by Aioun el Atrouss Airport and Timbedra Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nioro du Sahel Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.