[2] It is primarily used by the Togolese Air Force and by civilian government airplanes, and only occasionally by chartered and private flights.

Attempts have been made to schedule regular commercial flights to serve northern Togo, such as Air Burkina Ouagadougou–Niamtougou–Lomé round-trip flights, but to date these have not proved to be commercially viable.

[3] The project involves lengthening the runway by 500 meters and resurfacing it, incorporating a turning area, renovating the departure lounge, and building a perimeter wall.

The project is expected to take 12 months, and is being carried out by the China Airport Construction Group Corporation.

[3] Also, thanks to its central location between other regional airports (Cotonou, Lomé, Accra, Abidjan, Ouagadougou, Niamey), Niamtougou International Airport has the potential for serving as a hub for several flight companies in the region.