Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Diori Hamani International Airport (ICAO: DRRN / IATA: NIM)
Location (City, Country)
Niamey, Niger
Airport Type & Size
• Medium-sized international airport serving the capital of Niger
• 2 Double asphalt runways (Runways 09R/27L, 09L/27R)
• Dual-purpose: Civilian and military operations (shared with Base Aérienne 101 Niamey)
• Supports narrowbody and mid-size widebody aircraft (e.g. B737, A320, occasionally A330)
• Handles both scheduled commercial and humanitarian/UN flights
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Adds realism and diversity with an African Sahel-region hub
• Offers a unique challenge: limited gates, mixed traffic (civilian + military)
• Strong regional relevance for connecting underserved parts of West Africa
• Regularly used by UN humanitarian missions, French military, and NGOs
• Expands WoA’s global geographic representation with a strategic Sub-Saharan location
• Interesting for both mid-game traffic management and scenario-based operations
Major Airlines & Routes
Air France – Paris-CDG
• ASKY Airlines – Lomé, Abidjan, Cotonou
• Ethiopian Airlines – Addis Ababa, Ouagadougou
• Royal Air Maroc – Casablanca
• Tunisair – Tunis
• Air Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania Airlines, Turkish Airlines
• Domestic and regional routes to: Agadez, Zinder, Maradi, Bamako, Niamey
Unique Features or Challenges
• Hot desert climate: high temperatures impact engine performance and runway usage
• Shared runway and apron with military: real-life congestion at peak hours
• Minimal taxiways and limited terminal infrastructure
• Frequent humanitarian aid flights, UNHAS (UN Humanitarian Air Service) activity
• No jet bridges, only remote stand operations – ideal for realistic WoA ground handling
• Could feature special events (e.g. diplomatic flights, relief operations)
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Diori Hamani International Airport - Wikipedia
