Tahoua Airport (THZ)

Tahoua Airport (DRRT) is a medium-sized airport serving the city of Tahoua in the Tahoua Region of Niger. Located at coordinates 14.8756°N, 5.2653°E at an elevation of 1,266 feet above mean sea level, the airport serves as an important regional transportation hub in this landlocked West African nation. Operating within the Niamey Flight Information Region (FIR), the airport provides essential connectivity between Tahoua and other domestic destinations within Niger's limited aviation network. The airport features a single runway designated 06/24, designed to handle medium-sized aircraft operations typical of regional African airports. The facility operates from 0600 to 1900 local time throughout the week, with extended hours available from 0001-0559 and 1901-2359 for special operations as needed. The airport maintains communication services on frequency 118.1 MHz and publishes METAR weather reports to support safe flight operations in the challenging Sahelian climate. Tahoua Airport is classified for both operational and retail usage, though it is not designated as an international port of entry. Landing permits may be required based on aircraft type, reflecting Niger's regulatory requirements for aviation operations. The airport features Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and General Aviation Terminal (GAT) facilities with premium services, along with tower control, ground control, unicom, and clearance delivery services to support aircraft operations. The facility operates in the Africa/Niamey timezone (UTC+1) without daylight saving time adjustments. As one of Niger's regional airports, Tahoua Airport plays a crucial role in connecting the country's interior regions with the capital city of Niamey and facilitating essential transportation for government services, humanitarian operations, and limited commercial passenger traffic. The airport serves the needs of Tahoua, Niger's second-largest city and an important administrative and commercial center in the country's central region.