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DRZD
Dirkou Airport · Dirkou
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,273 ft / 388 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 5,249 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dirkou Airport (DRZD), located in Dirkou, Niger. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,273 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Dirkou Airport
ICAO / IATA
DRZD / —
Municipality
Dirkou
Country
Region
NE-1 — Agadez Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,273 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,249 ft / 1,600 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41.4° / 221.4°
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41.4° / 221.4°
RWY 04 (41.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (221.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026