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Benin Airport (DNBE/BNI) — Benin, Nigeria
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 122.5
- Runways
- 05/23
- Elevation
- 258 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DNBE
- Name: Benin Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 6.31698
- Longitude: 5.5995
- Elevation: 258 ft
- Country: Nigeria
- Municipality: Benin
- IATA Code: BNI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 2399x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: ILS 23 109.7
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; FAAN regulated approx NGN 4000/ton
- Parking Fee: NGN 2000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NGN
- Remarks: Benin Airport (Benin City). Edo State. FAAN operated. Handling by NAHCO or SAHCOL.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited suppliers. Confirm availability in advance.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Historic Benin Kingdom city.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Tropical climate. Runway length adequate for medium jets.
Airport Services
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Nigeria Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.
Active NOTAMs
B0105/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY E CLSD
2026-08-28 06:00 UTC
2026-11-26 17:45 UTC
B0124/26
info
116.500MHZ CH112X BEN VOR/DME U/S
2026-09-24 10:45 UTC
2026-11-24 10:45 UTC
B0119/26
info
SIMPLE APCH LIGHTING SYSTEM RWY 05/23 INSTL WIP
2026-09-14 06:00 UTC
2026-11-14 17:45 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DNBE?
- The tower frequency at Benin Airport is 122.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DNBE?
- Benin Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does DNBE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Benin Airport (Nigeria). Permit details for Nigeria
- Where is DNBE located?
- Benin Airport (DNBE) is located in Benin, Nigeria.
- What is the IATA code for DNBE?
- The IATA code for Benin Airport is BNI.
- How long is the runway at DNBE?
- The main runway at Benin Airport (05/23) measures 2399x45m.
- Is DNBE a port of entry?
- Yes, Benin Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.