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Zinder Airport

IATA ZNDICAO DRZR🇳🇪 Zinder
Coordinates
13.7790°N, 8.9838°E
Elevation
1,516 ft (462 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NE-7
Time zone
Niamey(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
18:57
Civil dusk
19:20

About 12h 52m 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 Zinder Airport

Zinder Airport

Zinder International Airport is a civil airport serving Zinder, Niger. Owned and formerly managed by the Agence nationale de l'aviation civile du Niger, since 11 February 2020 it has been managed by the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar. Although it is called an "international airport", it generally only handles domestic flights by Niger Airlines that link it to the Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital Niamey, from which several African airports and Paris can be accessed. Cargo is delivered ad hoc. It consists of a single 1,825-meter asphalt track. As of 2018, Zinder Airport handled 30 flights and 2,500 passengers annually.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

DRZR

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 235,988 ft / 1,825 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR ZINDERClass CCTRGND2953 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Niger airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Zinder Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Zinder Airport?

The ICAO code for Zinder Airport is DRZR, and its IATA code is ZND.

Where is Zinder Airport located?

Zinder Airport is medium airport located in Zinder, Niger, at an elevation of 1,516 ft (462 m).

How many runways does Zinder Airport have?

Zinder Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,988 ft / 1,825 m.

What time zone is Zinder Airport in?

Zinder Airport is in the Africa/Niamey time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Zinder Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Zinder Airport is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Zinder Airport?

The nearest airport to Zinder Airport is Tessaoua Airport (DRRA), about 56.2 nm to the w, followed by Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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