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2.2.1 Niger Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey
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Airport Overview

Diori Hamani International airport is located in Niamey and is the only airport with regularly scheduled commercial flights. There are currently ten companies that operate flights from Niamey, averaging at about ten flights in and out per day. There are currently no significant bottlenecks in in daily operation as there are relatively few flights and turnaround time is ample.

Niamey airport is also the location of the military airport and as such it is reinforced with regard to security.

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Niger

Province or District

Niamey

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Niamey

DISTANCE (0 km / 9km to city centre)

Airport’s Complete Name

Aéroport International Diori Hamani de Niamey

Latitude

13.48166667

Longitude

2.17027778

Elevation (ft and m)

732 feet / 223 meters

IATA Code

NIM

ICAO Code

DRRN

Managing Company or Airport Authority

ASECNA

Management Contact Person

+227 20 73 23 81 / +20 73 23 83 / 20 73 25 17 / 20 73 25 18 / 20 73 25 19

Open From (hours)

00:00

Open To (hours)

24:00

Airport Picture

 Niger Diori Hamani International Airport

Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey

  • AANN

  • ASECNA

  • Cargo hangar (Hangar de fret)

  • Eamac Building (NAVAIDS)

  • Emission Centre ‘Centre Emission CED)

  • INFRA

  • Reception centre (Centre de réception CRD)

  • Security Office (Sécurité)

  • Weather centre (Station d’observation Météo)

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

ANAC-Niger is the regulating authority with overall responsibility for the sector. Customs are under the authority of the Direction Générale des Douanes de la République du Niger. Handling is conducted by Aviation Handling Services (ANS). There are several companies involved in air cargo and freight forwarding which contact details can be found in the below link.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 

4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/


Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

There have been conducted some office improvements and building maintenance on the airport. The airport started a process to get re-certified in 2017. The result and recommendation from this process is not yet available. 

Performance for 2018[1][2]

 

Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

5 000

400

14

Total Passengers

670 000

55 000

1 860

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

3 000mt

250mt

<10mt

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

200

16

<1

There are no firm estimates on the capacity of current cargo capacity but given the relatively low daily and monthly figures it can be assumed that there is potential to handle significantly higher tonnages if needed. The unloading equipment imposes a maximum weight of 14mt.

Runways

Runway 09R/27L can accommodate air craft up to B747 – AN124. Electrical lighting for night landings. VOR/DME and ILS available for navigation and landing aid.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3 000m x 45m

Orientation

09R/27L

Surface

Asphalt

The Runway 09L / 27R is not usable for 24 hours following rainfall. Precipitation from May to October.

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

1 620m x 40m

Orientation

09L/27R

Surface

Laterite

Helicopter Pad(s)

None publicly available.

Helipad #1

Present

No

Largest Helicopter that can Land

 

Width and Length (m)

 

Surface

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Equipment and buildings are aging and maintenance and upgrades lags behind. Supervision and control of activities are in need of reinforcement. Some building maintenance have been undertaken, notably for the office buildings.

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes

 

 

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

B747 – AN124

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

B747 – AN124

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

500m2

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

1 300m3

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

14mt

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

The customs officials will be at work at scheduled arrivals at the airport. Procedures and rules are described in the section linked below.

For more information on customs in NIGER, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information

Storage Facilities

There are currently a capacity of about 1 300m3 at the airport. The handling company AHS Niger disposes of around 300m3 while the rest of the capacity is rented out to commercial companies.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

 In addition to the charges below there are passenger service charges of 1 500 XOF per departing passenger for domestic flights and 10 000 XOF per departing passenger for international tax. The latter also get applied a transportation tax of 8 500 XOF per passenger. Security charges are 1 000 XOF per passenger for domestic flights and 5 000 XOF per passenger for international flights.

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

 

0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

Maximum take-off weight in Certificate of Airworthiness and distance flown.

For MTOW up to 14 tonnes, the charge payable is fixed at the rate of EUR 211.69 on international flights, EUR 88.14 on national flights and 84.99 on regional flights.

Landing USD - $

International

First 25 tonnes: 2 616 XOF / MT

From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 5 229 XOF / MT

From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 7 397 XOF / MT

Over 150 tonnes: 6 945 XOF / MT

Domestic

First 14 tonnes: 572 (min 1 439) XOF / MT

From the l5th to the 25th tonne: 2 113 XOF / MT

From the 26th to the 75th tonne: 4 218 XOF / MT

From the 76th to the l50th tonne: 5 333 XOF / MT

Over 150 tonnes: 4 984 XOF / MT

Tourist aircraft weighing 2 tonnes or

less: 1 439 XOF / MT

Night Landing USD - $

     

Night Take-Off USD - $

 

 

 

Parking

PARKING CHARGES

First two hours free; thereafter:

Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff:

Tarifg on traffic aprons : 50 XOF x

Tariff other areas: 25 XOF

 

HANGAR CHARGES

Aircraft Weight x hours x tariff:

Aircraft used for commercial purposes:

First 25 tonnes: 150 XOF

Over 25 tonnes: 180 XOF

Other aircraft: 50 F CFA per 500 kg per 24 hours or part thereof.

Handling Charges

High Intensity (at Niamey airport only)

83 746 F CFA / MT for aircraft of 75 tonnes or less

106 079 F CFA / MT for Aircraft over 75 tonnes

Low Intensity

41 876 F CFA /MT

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel charges are currently at 2 XOF per litre of fuel.

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

2 XOF / Litre

Avgas

2 XOF / Litre

Cargo Terminal Charges

 

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

High Intensity (at Niamey airport only)

83 746 F CFA / MT for aircraft of 75 tonnes or less

106 079 F CFA / MT for Aircraft over 75 tonnes

Low Intensity

41 876 F CFA /MT

Break Bulk Fee

50 XOF / KG

 

Diplomatic Mail

 

 

Strong Room – per consignment

 

 

Cold Storage Fee

 

 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

 

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

 

 

Storage per Day

50 XOF / KG

Three days grace period

Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

50 XOF / KG

 

International Air Waybill

 

 

Local Air Waybill

 

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

 

 

Air Way Bill Documentation

 

 

Diplomatic Mail

 

 

Storage Charges per Day

50 XOF / KG

Three days grace period

Air-bridge Charges

Aircrafts that are delayed for more than one hour will be charged at 15 % per 30 minutes, with a maximum of 60 % of the handling charges – if no prior advice has been given by the carrier six hours in advance. In case a departure is cancelled after all services have been executed, the handling company will charge the carrier by 60 % of the rate applied.

Security

The military airport is located on the premises, so security is taking very serious. The entire area is walled in and all vehicles are stopped and searched before entering the premises. The security level indicated by ANAC is at eight, for comparison the figure is six for Agadez and four for Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder. 

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