Regional airport · Zinder, Niger
Zinder
- Elevation
- 1,516 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°47′N 8°59′E
- Local time
- Africa/Niamey
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Field information
DRZR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Zinder (DRZR/ZND) has one runway, 05/23, 5,988 ft (1,825 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DRZR, 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
Zinder
Elevation
1,516 ft
Position
13.7790, 8.9838
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Runways · DRZR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,988 ft (1,825 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at DRZR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Zinder (DRZR / ZND) in Zinder, Niger, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DRZR 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 DRZR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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 DRZR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at DRZR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at DRZR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DRZR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to DRZR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DRZR: 13° 46′ 44″ N 8° 59′ 2″ E; elevation 1516 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Zinder
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Zinder. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DRZR.
- 06
Cargo Operations at DRZR
Support for freighter operations into DRZR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where DRZR sits in the network
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Operating into DRZR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Zinder — one desk for the whole trip.