country guide
Flying in Niger: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Niger: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 28 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Niger
Niger has 28 airports and airfields in our database, of which 2 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Diori Hamani International Airport
- Zinder Airport
- Mano Dayak International Airport
- Maradi Airport
- Niger Air Base 201
- Tahoua Airport
Browse all 28 Niger airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Niger aviation by the numbers
28 airfields on record (2 with scheduled service), 7 airspace volumes, 10 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport20
- Medium airport5
- Closed2
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- Diori Hamani International Airport10,499 ft
- Mano Dayak International Airport9,843 ft
- Kourou Arkenné Airfield9,560 ft
- Tahoua Airport7,053 ft
- Maradi Airport6,070 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.