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Benin Airport.
Benin, Nigeria · 258 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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258
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Warri Airport (QRW).
Overview
Benin Airport (DNBE / BNI) sits in Benin, Nigeria, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 258 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BNI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Warri Airport (QRW, 45 nm), Akure Airport (AKR, 59 nm), and Asaba International Airport (ABB, 64 nm). With a single 7,870-foot paved runway, BNI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BNI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Benin.
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Field capability
ICAO
DNBE
IATA
BNI
FAA / Local
DNBE
Elevation
258 ft
Coordinates
6.3170° N · 5.5995° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Nigeria fields
state range 57–4,232 ft
At 258 ft, BNI sits lower than 72% of the 29 Nigeria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,870 ft
- 05/237,870 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,870 ft
BNI's 7,870 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 45nmQRWWarri AirportOkpe
- 59nmAKRAkure AirportAkure
- 64nmABBAsaba International AirportAsaba
- 89nmDNBYBayelsa International AirportYenagoa
- 110nmQOWSam Mbakwe International Cargo AirportOwerri
- 112nmPHCPort Harcourt International AirportPort Harcourt
Location
Open the full mapDNBE · Benin Airport · Benin, Nigeria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BNI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,568 nm | 11h 1m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,687 nm | 11h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,842 nm | 11h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,003 nm | 12h 2m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,017 nm | 12h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,290 nm | 12h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,306 nm | 12h 44m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,778 nm | 13h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BNI?
- Benin Airport's longest paved runway is 7,870 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BNI?
- Benin Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,870 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BNI?
- The closest alternate is Warri Airport (QRW), about 45 nm away, followed by Akure Airport (AKR) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BNI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 1m (4,568 nm), New York about 11h 18m (4,687 nm), Washington DC about 11h 40m (4,842 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.