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Medium airportScheduled service

Benin Airport

IATA BNIICAO DNBE🇳🇬 Benin
Coordinates
6.3170°N, 5.5995°E
Elevation
258 ft (79 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NG-ED
Time zone
Lagos(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
18:58
Civil dusk
19:20

About 12h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Benin Airport

Benin Airport

Benin Airport is an airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The runway is in the middle of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

DNBE

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 237,870 ft / 2,399 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR122.500 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Benin Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Benin Airport?

The ICAO code for Benin Airport is DNBE, and its IATA code is BNI.

Where is Benin Airport located?

Benin Airport is medium airport located in Benin, Nigeria, at an elevation of 258 ft (79 m).

How many runways does Benin Airport have?

Benin Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,870 ft / 2,399 m.

Which airlines fly to Benin Airport?

Airlines historically serving Benin Airport include World Scale Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Benin Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Benin Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Benin Airport in?

Benin Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Benin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Benin Airport is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Benin Airport?

The nearest airport to Benin Airport is Warri Airport (QRW), about 45.1 nm to the sse, followed by Escravos Airport and Akure Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Benin Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.