
Regional airport · Tahoua, Niger
Tahoua
- Elevation
- 1,266 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°53′N 5°16′E
- Local time
- Africa/Niamey
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Field information
DRRT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tahoua (DRRT/THZ) has one runway, 06/24, 7,053 ft (2,150 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DRRT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Niamey
Country
Niger
NE
Municipality
Tahoua
Elevation
1,266 ft
Position
14.8757, 5.2654
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · DRRT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,053 ft (2,150 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at DRRT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tahoua (DRRT / THZ) in Tahoua, Niger, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DRRT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at DRRT
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Niger
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Niger. Applicable permit lead times for Niger are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Niger are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at DRRT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at DRRT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at DRRT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DRRT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to DRRT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DRRT: 14° 52′ 33″ N 5° 15′ 55″ E; elevation 1266 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Tahoua
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tahoua. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DRRT.
- 06
Cargo Operations at DRRT
Support for freighter operations into DRRT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where DRRT sits in the network
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Operating into DRRT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tahoua — one desk for the whole trip.