Benin Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Benin, Nigeria. Its IATA code is BNI and its ICAO code is DNBE. The airport lies at an elevation of 258 ft (79 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 7,870 ft (2,399 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BNI
- ICAO code
- DNBE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 258 ft (79 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.3170, 5.5995
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,870 ft · 2,399 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Benin Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| QRW Warri Airport | Okpe, Nigeria | 84 km · 52 mi |
| AKR Akure Airport | Akure, Nigeria | 109 km · 68 mi |
| ABB Asaba International Airport | Asaba, Nigeria | 118 km · 73 mi |
| QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri, Nigeria | 203 km · 126 mi |
| PHC Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 208 km · 129 mi |
| IBA Ibadan Airport | Ibadan, Nigeria | 213 km · 132 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 217 km · 135 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 227 km · 141 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BNI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,358 | 2,708 | 2,353 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,512 | 2,804 | 2,436 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,756 | 2,955 | 2,568 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,868 | 3,025 | 2,629 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,052 | 3,139 | 2,728 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,686 | 3,533 | 3,070 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,547 | 4,068 | 3,535 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,867 | 4,888 | 4,248 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,655 | 5,378 | 4,673 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,622 | 5,979 | 5,195 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,918 | 6,784 | 5,895 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,295 | 7,019 | 6,099 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,301 | 7,022 | 6,102 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,628 | 7,846 | 6,818 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,341 | 8,290 | 7,204 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,330 | 9,526 | 8,278 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Benin Airport?
The IATA code of Benin Airport is BNI and its ICAO code is DNBE.
Where is Benin Airport located?
Benin Airport is in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, at 6.3170, 5.5995.
What time zone is Benin Airport in?
Benin Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Benin Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 7,870 ft (2,399 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Benin Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Warri Airport (QRW), about 84 km (52 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.