Maradi Airport (DRRM)
Medium airport · Maradi, Maradi Region, Niger
Airport data
| Name | Maradi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DRRM |
| IATA | MFQ |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°30'9" E 7°7'36" 13.50250, 7.12675 |
| Location | Maradi, Maradi Region, Niger |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Maradi Airport at a glance
Maradi Airport is a medium airport in Maradi, Maradi Region, Niger, known to airline systems as MFQ. The field elevation of 1,240 ft (378 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DRRM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DRRM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Maradi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | DNKT | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Gusau Airport | DNGU | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Zinder Airport | DRZR | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | DNSO | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | DNKN | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maradi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,240 ft field elevation of Maradi Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 7 airports and airfields we list for Niger — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Maradi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maradi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maradi Airport is DRRM, and its IATA code is MFQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maradi Airport above sea level?
Maradi Airport sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet (378 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maradi Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.5025, 7.1268 — in Maradi, Maradi Region, Niger, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport, about 80 km away.
Does DRRM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DRRM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Maradi Airport?
Maradi Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.