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Weather Briefing
IFRBenin Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 4 km visibility. Note: This observation is 22.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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| 05/23 | 7,870 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 46° |
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Weather Statistics - DNBE
926 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Benin Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 24.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.3% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.7°C (range: 22°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, March.
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Statistics computed from 926 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Benin Airport - Airport Information
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About Benin Airport
Overview
Benin Airport (DNBE) is a medium-sized airport located in Benin, Nigeria, situated at an elevation of 258 feet above mean sea level. The airport serves regional aviation needs with a single runway (05/23) measuring 7,870 feet in length and constructed with an asphalt surface.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at Benin Airport are predominantly marginal VFR (45.3%) with good VFR conditions occurring 27.5% of the time. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the west (270°) averaging 6.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 36°C and an average of 28.5°C. November, December, and September offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.
Notable Features
The airport's location at 6.316980° N, 5.599500° E places it in a relatively stable meteorological region with minimal fog occurrence (only 0.3% of observations). The calm wind condition is notable, occurring 38.7% of the time, which provides consistent approach and departure conditions for pilots.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 2.8 knots. The long 7,870-foot runway provides ample landing and takeoff space, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and rarely dropping below visual meteorological conditions.
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