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Benin Airport
IATA: BNI ICAO: DNBE
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner/Operator	Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Serves	Benin City, Nigeria
Elevation AMSL	259 ft / 79 m
Coordinates	6°19′00″N 5°36′00″E / 6.31667°N 5.60000°E / 6.31667; 5.60000
Map
BNILocation of Airport in Nigeria
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 05/23 2,400 7,874 Asphalt
Sources: GCM WAD

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.

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.

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 meters long and 45 meters 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, and United Nigeria Airlines. The airport offers flights to several destinations in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.

Statistics

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• 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)

Location

The airport is located in the heart of Benin City, approximately 7 kilometers northeast of the city center. It is easily accessible by taxi or car, with parking facilities available for passengers and visitors.

See also

• Transport in Nigeria
• List of airports in Nigeria

List of the busiest airports in Africa

References

1. Airport information for BNI at Great Circle Mapper.
2. "Airport information for DNBE". World Aero Data. Archived from the original on 2019-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) Data current as of October 2006. Source: DAFIF.
3. "Revitalising Benin Airport – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
4. "27. Fluid Nation", Management of Success, ISEAS Publishing, pp. 504–520, 2010-12-31, retrieved 2024-06-27
5. Green, Anna (2018), "Project Runway: Second-Hand Clothing Challenge", Teaching Fashion Studies, Bloomsbury Visual Arts, ISBN 978-1-350-02287-4, retrieved 2024-06-27
6. Greer, Mark R. (2016-05-31), "Airline Mergers in the United States since 2005: What Impact Have They Had on Airline Efficiency?", Advances in Airline Economics, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp. 161–195, retrieved 2024-06-27

External links

• Accident history for BNI at Aviation Safety Network
• SkyVector Aeronautical Charts
• OurAirports - Benin

v t e Edo State
State capital: Benin City
Local government areas	Akoko Edo Egor Esan Central Esan North-East Esan South-East Esan West Etsako Central Etsako East Etsako West Igueben Ikpoba Okha Orhionmwon Oredo Ovia North-East Ovia South-West Owan East Owan West Uhunmwonde
Education	Universities Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University Polytechnics Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic Colleges of education College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College Secondary schools Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School
Healthcare	Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital University of Benin Teaching Hospital See also: List of hospitals in Edo State
Mass media	Newspapers Nigerian Observer Prime 9ja Online Obaland Television Edo Broadcasting Service Nigerian Television Authority Africa Independent Television Independent Television Radio 88.1 90.5 92.3 92.7 93.7 94.1 94.3 95.7 96.9 97.3 100.1 101.5 105.5
Transportation	Benin Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Tourist attractions	Landmarks Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral Sports venues Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Parks Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo Reserves Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve
Sport clubs	Edo Queens F.C. Bendel Insurance F.C. Bendel United F.C.
Culture	Igue festival Literature
Languages and dialects	Edo Edoid Esan Afenmai Enwan Ghotup Igwe Ikhin Ikpeshi Ivbiosakon Okpela Ososo Sasaru Uneme Akuku Oloma Okpe

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