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| 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 | ||||||||||
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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.[3]
History
[edit]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.[4]
Facilities
[edit]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
[edit]Benin City Airport is served by several airlines, including Air Peace, Arik Air, Green Africa Airways,[5] and United Nigeria Airlines.[6] The airport offers flights to several destinations in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aero Contractors | Abuja, Lagos |
| Air Peace | Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt |
| Arik Air | Abuja, Lagos |
| Green Africa Airways | Abuja, Lagos |
| United Nigeria Airlines | Abuja, Lagos |
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
[edit]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
[edit]List of the busiest airports in Africa
References
[edit]- ^ Airport information for BNI at Great Circle Mapper.
- ^ "Airport information for DNBE". World Aero Data. Archived from the original on 2019-03-05. Data current as of October 2006. Source: DAFIF.
- ^ "Revitalising Benin Airport – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- ^ "27. Fluid Nation", Management of Success, ISEAS Publishing, pp. 504–520, 2010-12-31, retrieved 2024-06-27
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
[edit]- Accident history for BNI at Aviation Safety Network
- SkyVector Aeronautical Charts
- OurAirports - Benin
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