Benin Airport
History
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.
Facilities
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
Benin City Airport is served by several airlines, including Air Peace, Arik Air, Green Africa Airways, and United Nigeria Airlines. The airport offers flights to several destinations in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| 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
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
List of the busiest airports in Africa
References
- ^ 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, doi:10.1355/9789814279864-033, ISBN 978-981-4279-86-4, retrieved 2024-06-27
- ^ Green, Anna (2018), "Project Runway: Second-Hand Clothing Challenge", Teaching Fashion Studies, Bloomsbury Visual Arts, doi:10.5040/9781350022911.ch-016, 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?", Airline Efficiency, Advances in Airline Economics, vol. 5, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp. 161–195, doi:10.1108/s2212-160920160000005007, ISBN 978-1-78560-940-4, retrieved 2024-06-27
External links
- Accident history for BNI at Aviation Safety Network
- SkyVector Aeronautical Charts
- OurAirports - Benin
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