Benin Airport (BNI): Codes, Runways & Location
Benin Airport (IATA: BNI · ICAO: DNBE) is a medium-sized airport serving Benin, Nigeria. It lies at 6.3170° N, 5.5995° E, 258 ft (79 m) above sea level.
Overview of Benin Airport
Benin Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Benin in Nigeria. It is identified by the IATA code BNI and the ICAO code DNBE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Benin Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2399 m (7870 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 258 ft (79 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Warri Airport (QRW) about 84 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,399 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Benin Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benin Airport
Where is Benin Airport located?
Benin Airport is located in Benin, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 6.3170° N, 5.5995° E.
What is the airport code for Benin Airport?
Benin Airport has an IATA code of BNI and an ICAO code of DNBE.
How long is the runway at Benin Airport?
Benin Airport's longest runway is about 2399 m (7870 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Benin Airport have?
Benin Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Benin Airport a major airport?
Benin Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Benin Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →