One of the oldest airports in Nigeria is the Benin Airport. It is the airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The airport was constructed in 1956 by the former Public Works Department (PWD) and upgraded between 1975 and 1978 before it was handed over to the Nigerian Airports Authority (NAA). It is now owned and operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The airport is situated at Ogba-Oko community about 2km southwest of the ancient Benin Kingdom. It has the Ekenwa aerodrome as the nearest community. Airport Road, Benin City has accessible routes for travelers and tourists visiting the airport.
Benin Airport is one of the few Nigerian Airports that has its runway in the middle of the city. The Runway Orientation is 05/23L, Runway Dimension is 240 x 54m and Apron Capacity is 160 x 70m x B747(4). The airport features the necessary facilities required as laid down by the aviation authority.
The Benin VOR-DME (Ident: BEN) is located 3.1 nautical miles (5.7km) southwest of the airport. The Benin non-directional beacon (Ident: BC) is located on the field.
The airport is a domestic airport. Due to its relatively busy schedules, there have been talks of an upgrade to international status. As an oil-producing state, the airport has been an important means for business passengers and travelers to and fro the ancient and culturally attractive city of Benin.
Make sure you bring along your flight documents: passport, confirmation details, and flight ticket. Your luggage is also necessary as well as a Music player/book to keep you company while you await your flight.
Nigerian airlines and their destination at Benin Airport include Aero Contractors (Lagos), Air Peace (Abuja, Lagos), Arik Air (Abuja, Lagos), and Associated Aviation (Abuja, Lagos).
The frequent visitors at the airport include aviation officials, travelers, travel agents, and tourists.
Do have a safe flight as you board the airlines in Benin Airport to your various destinations.