Niger
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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Oct 2026: Niger remains under military rule following the 2023 coup. The security situation is still unsettled after mutinous soldiers attacked key sites in Niamey in August. Commercial flights continue at DRRN/Niamey.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Niger Military Coup: Airspace Reopens - 2023
The primary risk is armed activity and the chance of civil aircraft being caught in crossfire or mistaken for a military target. The coup has also left relations with neighboring states strained, adding to the risk of sudden regional escalation or airspace restrictions. EASA advises operators to assess the risk below FL260 in the DRRR/Niamey FIR.
Major events:
Aug 2026: Mutinous soldiers attacked the airport and presidency in Niamey. Government forces later regained control of the airbase.
Jan 2026: Islamic State claimed an attack on the airbase at DRRN/Niamey. Several parked civilian aircraft were damaged.
Jul-Sep 2023: A military coup led to temporary airspace and airport closures. Niger reopened its airspace in September.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Niger Military Coup: Airspace Reopens - 2023
The primary risk is armed activity and the chance of civil aircraft being caught in crossfire or mistaken for a military target. The coup has also left relations with neighboring states strained, adding to the risk of sudden regional escalation or airspace restrictions. EASA advises operators to assess the risk below FL260 in the DRRR/Niamey FIR.
Major events:
Aug 2026: Mutinous soldiers attacked the airport and presidency in Niamey. Government forces later regained control of the airbase.
Jan 2026: Islamic State claimed an attack on the airbase at DRRN/Niamey. Several parked civilian aircraft were damaged.
Jul-Sep 2023: A military coup led to temporary airspace and airport closures. Niger reopened its airspace in September.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASA | Information Note | 01 Oct 2026 | 30 Apr 2027 | |
| Germany | Notam B0764/26 | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 |
Source: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 01-Oct-26, valid until: 30 Apr 2027
Plain English: Operators should exercise caution in Niger below FL260.
Information Note on the threat and risk situation in the airspace of Niger.
Airspace affected:
Airspace of Niger located within FIR Niamey (DRRR) - below FL 260.
Airspace affected:
Airspace of Niger located within FIR Niamey (DRRR) - below FL 260.
Source: Germany
Reference: Notam B0764/26
Issued: 21-Sep-26, valid until: 21 Dec 2026
Plain English: Caution to German operators in the DRRR/Niamey FIR due to the risk of terrorist attacks.
SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN NIGER
CIVIL GERMAN AIR OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE POTENTIAL RISK INTO ACCOUNT IN THEIR RISK ASSESSMENT AND ROUTING DECISIONS WITHIN THE PARTS OF FIR NIAMEY (DRRR) WITHIN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF NIGER FOR LANDING, TAXIING, PARKING AND TAKE OFF. POTENTIAL RISK FROM TERRORIST ATTACKS.
CIVIL GERMAN AIR OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE POTENTIAL RISK INTO ACCOUNT IN THEIR RISK ASSESSMENT AND ROUTING DECISIONS WITHIN THE PARTS OF FIR NIAMEY (DRRR) WITHIN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF NIGER FOR LANDING, TAXIING, PARKING AND TAKE OFF. POTENTIAL RISK FROM TERRORIST ATTACKS.