Airport code
BNI — Benin Airport
BNI is the IATA code for Benin Airport, an airport serving Benin, Nigeria. Its ICAO code is DNBE, and it operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 6.3170, 5.5995 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 258 ft (79 m).
Overview
About Benin Airport
Benin Airport is an airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The runway is in the middle of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BNI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | DNBE |
| Airport name | Benin Airport |
| City | Benin |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 6.3170 |
| Longitude | 5.5995 |
| Elevation | 258 ft (79 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,870 ft (2,399 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Benin Airport?
The IATA code for Benin Airport is BNI.
What is the ICAO code for Benin Airport?
The ICAO code for Benin Airport is DNBE.
Where is BNI airport located?
Benin Airport (BNI) is located in Benin, Nigeria.
What time zone is BNI in?
Benin Airport operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to BNI?
The nearest airport to Benin Airport (BNI) is Warri Airport (QRW) in Okpe, about 84 km away.
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