Benin Airport
Airport
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Benin Airport (IATA: BNI, ICAO: DNBE) is an airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The runway is in the middle of the city.[3]
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| Summary | |||||||||||
| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria | ||||||||||
| Serves | Benin City, Nigeria | ||||||||||
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+01:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 259 ft (79 m) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 6°19′00″N 5°36′00″E | ||||||||||
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  BNI Location of Airport in Nigeria | |||||||||||
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| Sources: GCM[1] WAD[2] | |||||||||||
History
Benin City Airport was built in the 1970s as a small airfield to serve the local community. Over the years, it has undergone several upgrades and expansions to become a modern airport, with a new terminal building and improved facilities. In 2007, the airport was renovated and expanded to accommodate larger aircraft and increase passenger capacity.[4]
On 26 June 2023, the airport has been renamed.[5]
Facilities
The airport has a modern terminal building, duty-free shops, restaurants, currency exchange services, and car rental services. The airport also has a runway that is 2,451 m (8,041 ft) long and 45 m (148 ft) wide, with a taxiway and apron facilities. The airport has a capacity to handle up to 500 passengers per hour.
Airlines and destinations
Benin City Airport is served by several airlines, including Air Peace, Arik Air, Green Africa Airways,[6] and United Nigeria Airlines.[7] The airport offers flights to Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aero Contractors | Abuja, Lagos |
| Air Peace | Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt |
| Arik Air | Abuja, Lagos |
| Green Africa Airways | Abuja, Lagos |
| United Nigeria Airlines | Abuja, Lagos |
Statistics
- On-Time Performance (OTP): 3.8/5 stars (source: FlightStats)
- Number of Flights: 18 flights on 2 different routes (source: FlightRadar24)
Popular Routes: Connects BNI to 2 different cities in 1 different country (source: FlightRadar24)
