Mano Dayak International Airport (DRZA)
Medium airport · Agadez, Agadez Region, Niger
Airport data
| Name | Mano Dayak International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DRZA |
| IATA | AJY |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°57'58" E 8°0'0" 16.96600, 8.00011 |
| Location | Agadez, Agadez Region, Niger |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mano Dayak International Airport at a glance
Mano Dayak International Airport is a medium airport in Agadez, Agadez Region, Niger, known to airline systems as AJY. The field elevation of 1,657 ft (505 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DRZA 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, 07/25, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DRZA 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 Mano Dayak International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Niger Air Base 201 | NE-0001 | 2 km (1 NM) |
| Zinder Airport | DRZR | 370 km (200 NM) |
| Tahoua Airport | DRRT | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Maradi Airport | DRRM | 396 km (214 NM) |
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport | DNKT | 442 km (239 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mano Dayak International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,657 ft field elevation of Mano Dayak International 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 Mano Dayak International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mano Dayak International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mano Dayak International Airport is DRZA, and its IATA code is AJY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mano Dayak International Airport above sea level?
Mano Dayak International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet (505 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mano Dayak International Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.9660, 8.0001 — in Agadez, Agadez Region, Niger, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Niger Air Base 201, about 2 km away.
Does DRZA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DRZA 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 Mano Dayak International Airport?
Mano Dayak International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.