Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX): Codes, Runways & Location
Nioro du Sahel Airport (IATA: NIX · ICAO: GANR) is a small airport serving Nioro du Sahel, Mali. It lies at 15.2381° N, 9.5761° W, 778 ft (237 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nioro du Sahel Airport
Nioro du Sahel Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nioro du Sahel in Mali. It is identified by the IATA code NIX and the ICAO code GANR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nioro du Sahel Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 778 ft (237 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yélimané Airport (EYL) about 108 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nioro du Sahel Airport
Where is Nioro du Sahel Airport located?
Nioro du Sahel Airport is located in Nioro du Sahel, Mali. Its coordinates are 15.2381° N, 9.5761° W.
What is the airport code for Nioro du Sahel Airport?
Nioro du Sahel Airport has an IATA code of NIX and an ICAO code of GANR.
How long is the runway at Nioro du Sahel Airport?
Nioro du Sahel Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Nioro du Sahel Airport have?
Nioro du Sahel Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Nioro du Sahel Airport a major airport?
Nioro du Sahel Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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