Niamtougou International Airport (DXNG)
Large airport · Niamtougou, Kara Region, Togo
Airport data
| Name | Niamtougou International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DXNG |
| IATA | LRL |
| Elevation | 1,515 ft (462 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°46'0" E 1°5'27" 9.76667, 1.09094 |
| Location | Niamtougou, Kara Region, Togo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Niamtougou International Airport at a glance
Niamtougou International Airport is a large airport in Niamtougou, Kara Region, Togo, known to airline systems as LRL. The field elevation of 1,515 ft (462 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DXNG 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, 03/21, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DXNG 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 Niamtougou International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | DGLE | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Ho Airport | DGAH | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | DXXX | 401 km (217 NM) |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | DNIL | 402 km (217 NM) |
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | DFFD | 404 km (218 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Niamtougou International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,515 ft field elevation of Niamtougou 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 2 airports and airfields we list for Togo — 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 Niamtougou International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Niamtougou International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Niamtougou International Airport is DXNG, and its IATA code is LRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Niamtougou International Airport above sea level?
Niamtougou International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,515 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 Niamtougou International Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.7667, 1.0909 — in Niamtougou, Kara Region, Togo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yakubu Tali International Airport, about 216 km away.
Does DXNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DXNG 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 Niamtougou International Airport?
Niamtougou International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.