# Tahoua Airport (THZ)

> Tahoua, NE · IATA: THZ · ICAO: DRRT · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `THZ` |
| ICAO | `DRRT` |
| City | Tahoua |
| Country | NE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 386 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 14.87570, 5.26536 |

## Description

Set in the Sahel of west-central Niger, where herds and onion fields surround a busy market town, Tahoua Airport functions as a modest regional airfield. Flight options are limited and directed mainly at Niamey, supplemented by occasional charter and government movements. No commercial cargo operation exists; the region's produce — including the prized violet onions of nearby Galmi — and trade goods leave by road, while urgent air shipments pass through Diori Hamani in the capital. Tahoua remains essentially an administrative and trading centre served by road rather than a freight airport.

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