Regional airport · Benin, Nigeria

Benin

DNBEBNI
Elevation
258 ft
Coordinates
6°19′N 5°36′E
Local time
Africa/Lagos

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Field information

DNBE runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Benin (DNBE/BNI) has one runway, 05/23, 7,870 ft (2,399 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 0600-1800. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DNBE, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Africa/Lagos

  • Country

    Nigeria

    NG

  • Municipality

    Benin

  • Elevation

    258 ft

  • Position

    6.3170, 5.5995

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    0600-1800

Runways · DNBE

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/237,870 ft (2,399 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at DNBE.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Benin (DNBE / BNI) in Benin, Nigeria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DNBE is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at DNBE

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Nigeria

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Nigeria. Applicable permit lead times for Nigeria are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Nigeria are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at DNBE

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at DNBE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at DNBE

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DNBE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to DNBE

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DNBE: 6° 19′ 1″ N 5° 35′ 58″ E; elevation 258 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Benin

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Benin. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DNBE.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at DNBE

    Support for freighter operations into DNBE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where DNBE sits in the network

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