Airport Guide for Diori Hamani International Airport

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  February 10, 2012  

Diori Hamani International Airport is an airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. It is located in the south eastern suburbs of the city, along the Route Nationale 1, the major highway linking Niamey with the east of the nation. The airport complex also includes the major base for the Armed Forces of Niger's "Armee d'Air".

In 2004, the airport served 97,814 passengers. The Air traffic control for NIM is operated by the ASECNA, which bases one of its five air traffic zones for the continent at Niamey.^[2] The airport is named after Hamani Diori, the first President of Niger.

Guards patrol the airport, but petty crime is common in the public areas, especially after dark. Security personnel have been known to accept bribes and engage in other corrupt activities.

Visitors should have a local contact meet them at the airport to assist with arrival formalities and ground transportation.