Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) — Airport Facts & Flight Info
Nioro du Sahel Airport is the airport for Nioro du Sahel in Kayes Region, Mali, and carries the codes NIX (IATA) and GANR (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 778 ft (237 m) and keeps local time in the Africa/Bamako time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. The live map below shows air traffic around Nioro du Sahel Airport in real time; you can also search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX)
There is no public arrivals and departures board for Nioro du Sahel Airport on this site, but the live map below shows air traffic around the field in real time. Click it to load the radar view. The nearest airport with scheduled passenger flights is Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS), about 213 km (132 mi) away in a straight line.
Airport information
| Airport code | GANR |
|---|---|
| IATA | NIX |
| Type | Small airfield |
| City | Nioro du Sahel |
| Country | Mali |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2381, -9.5761 |
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Key facts about Nioro du Sahel Airport
Nioro du Sahel Airport is located at 15.2381, -9.5761, at an elevation of 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. In the OurAirports reference data, Nioro du Sahel Airport is classified as a small airfield. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Bamako. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about Nioro du Sahel Airport
Does Nioro du Sahel Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does not: the OurAirports reference data lists Nioro du Sahel Airport without scheduled passenger service. Movements here are typically general aviation, military or charter, which is why no arrivals and departures board is shown.
What do the codes NIX and GANR mean?
Both identify the same airport. NIX is the IATA code for Nioro du Sahel Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; GANR is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
How many runways does Nioro du Sahel Airport have?
According to the OurAirports reference data, Nioro du Sahel Airport operates one active runway; closed runways are not counted.
What time zone is Nioro du Sahel Airport in?
Nioro du Sahel Airport keeps Africa/Bamako time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.