Zinder Airport (DRZR)
Medium airport · Zinder, Zinder Region, Niger
Airport data
| Name | Zinder Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DRZR |
| IATA | ZND |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°46'44" E 8°59'2" 13.77900, 8.98376 |
| Location | Zinder, Zinder Region, Niger |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,988 ft (1825 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zinder Airport at a glance
Zinder Airport is a medium airport in Zinder, Zinder Region, Niger, known to airline systems as ZND. The field elevation of 1,516 ft (462 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DRZR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 5,988 ft (1825 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DRZR 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 Zinder 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 | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | DNKN | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Maradi Airport | DRRM | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Gusau Airport | DNGU | 306 km (165 NM) |
| Zaria Airport | DNZA | 327 km (177 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zinder Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,516 ft field elevation of Zinder 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 Zinder Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zinder Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zinder Airport is DRZR, and its IATA code is ZND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zinder Airport above sea level?
Zinder Airport sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet (462 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zinder Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.7790, 8.9838 — in Zinder, Zinder Region, Niger, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport, about 167 km away.
Does DRZR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DRZR 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 Zinder Airport?
Zinder Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,988 ft (1825 m) with a ASP surface.