Benin City Airport

Overview

Benin Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Benin, the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. Identified by IATA code BNI and ICAO code DNBE, it functions as the city’s main air gateway and is a practical entry point for travelers heading into Benin and the surrounding region. The airport sits at an elevation of 258 feet (79 meters) above sea level and operates on Africa/Lagos time, the same time zone used across much of Nigeria, which helps keep onward planning straightforward for domestic arrivals.

Airfield facts

• Airport codes: BNI (IATA) and DNBE (ICAO)
• Airport type: medium airport
• Location served: Benin, Nigeria
• Runway: 05/23
• Runway length and surface: 7,870 feet, asphalt
• Runway lighting: lighted for improved operational capability

What travelers should know

For most visitors, the most useful thing about Benin Airport is its simplicity: it is focused on serving Benin directly rather than acting as a huge, complex hub. That usually means a more manageable arrival and departure experience, with less distance to cover than at Nigeria’s largest airports. The single lighted asphalt runway, aligned 05/23, is long enough for typical commercial operations serving the city, while the airport’s local role makes it a convenient choice for business trips, family visits, and regional travel plans centered on Benin.

Official information

Travelers who want the latest airport-specific details should check the official Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria page before flying, especially for contact details or operational notices: http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=22. As with many regional airports, schedules and on-the-ground services can be more useful to confirm in advance, particularly if you are arranging pickups, timing a same-day meeting, or coordinating onward road travel after landing.