Tahoua Airport (DRRT)
Medium airport · Tahoua, Tahoua Region, Niger
Airport data
| Name | Tahoua Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DRRT |
| IATA | THZ |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°52'33" E 5°15'55" 14.87570, 5.26536 |
| Location | Tahoua, Tahoua Region, Niger |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,053 ft (2150 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tahoua Airport at a glance
Tahoua Airport is a medium airport in Tahoua, Tahoua Region, Niger, known to airline systems as THZ. The field elevation of 1,266 ft (386 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DRRT 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, 06/24, offers 7,053 ft (2150 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DRRT 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 Tahoua Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | DNSO | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Maradi Airport | DRRM | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport | DNBK | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | DNKT | 332 km (179 NM) |
| Gusau Airport | DNGU | 338 km (183 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tahoua Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,266 ft field elevation of Tahoua 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 Tahoua Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tahoua Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tahoua Airport is DRRT, and its IATA code is THZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tahoua Airport above sea level?
Tahoua Airport sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet (386 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tahoua Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.8757, 5.2654 — in Tahoua, Tahoua Region, Niger, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, about 218 km away.
Does DRRT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DRRT 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 Tahoua Airport?
Tahoua Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,053 ft (2150 m) with a ASP surface.