Benin Airport (DNBE)
Medium airport · Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Benin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNBE |
| IATA | BNI |
| Elevation | 258 ft (79 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°19'1" E 5°35'58" 6.31698, 5.59950 |
| Location | Benin, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,870 ft (2399 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Benin Airport at a glance
Benin Airport is a medium airport in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as BNI. The field elevation of 258 ft (79 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNBE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 7,870 ft (2399 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNBE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Benin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warri Airport | DNSU | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Akure Airport | DNAK | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Asaba International Airport | DNAS | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Bayelsa International Airport | DNBY | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | DNIM | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Benin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 258 ft field elevation of Benin Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Nigeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Benin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Benin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Benin Airport is DNBE, and its IATA code is BNI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Benin Airport above sea level?
Benin Airport sits at an elevation of 258 feet (79 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Benin Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.3170, 5.5995 — in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Warri Airport, about 84 km away.
Does DNBE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNBE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Benin Airport?
Benin Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,870 ft (2399 m) with a ASP surface.