Ghana - 2.2 Aviation
Aviation
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the regulatory agency of the Republic of Ghana for air transportation in the country. It also provides air navigation services within the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR), which comprises the airspace over the Republic of Ghana and a large area over the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of Guinea.
The GCAA was established in 1930 as a unit with Public Works Department (PWD); in 1953 GCAA was granted Departmental Status. It became an Authority under PNDC Law 151 from 16th May 1986. In the year 2004 the GCAA Act was enacted to replace PNDC Law 151.
The Civil Aviation Act, act 678 of November 2004 provides for the establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority, which will focus on the core functions of Airspace management and Safety Regulations whilst allowing for a different organization to handle Airport development and operations.
Pursuant to the above, the GCAA was restructured into two bodies, that is, the new GHANA Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) on 1st January 2007.
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) was established as a result of the decoupling of the existing Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in line with modern trends in the aviation industry.
The company was registered in January 2006 with specific responsibility for planning, developing, managing and maintaining all airports and aerodromes in Ghana including Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Kumasi Airport, Tamale Airport, Sunyani Airport, Ho Airport, WA Airstrip as well as various Airstrips. GACL is an implementing agency under the Ministry of Transport.
FUNCTIONS OF GCAA UNDER ACT 678
Under the GCAA Act 678, the functions of GCAA include the following:
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Licensing and Certification of Air Transport Operators
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Licensing and Certification of Aerodromes and the Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Managements of Navigation Sites.
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Provision of Air Navigation Services (Air Space Management) within the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR).
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Regulation of Air Transport Services.
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Promoting the Development of Civil Air Transport Industry in Ghana.
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Advising Government on all matters Concerning Civil Aviation, among other functions.
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Provision of oversight for all activities related to civil aviation.
Different charges fees are applied, according to some criteria, such as Aircraft charges/ton, Parking and Lighting fees, for International, Sub-Regional and Domestic flights. See the link for more detailed information.
There are currently eight operational airports in the country -- Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal Two, and six domestic airports, the Kumasi, Sunyani, Sekondi-Takoradi, Wa, Ho and Tamale Airports.
Passenger:
Twenty-five companies (three Nationals, twenty-two Internationals) have regular passenger flights to KIA, another company, ITA Airways, will begin operations in June 2024.
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Rome–Fiumicino (begins 5 June 2024) |
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Dakar–Diass, Freetown, Monrovia–Roberts, Nairobi–Jomo Kenyatta |
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Cargo:
Kotoka International Airport is served by numerous cargo airlines on a regularly scheduled basis, in addition to ad-hoc cargo flights. Here below the main companies operating in KIA:
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
The proper registration of aircraft is fundamental to the Safety of International Air Operations. International provisions require that each aircraft must be registered in a State and each State must maintain a Registry of aircraft. For an aircraft to be accepted for registration, the following requirements will have to be fulfilled:
a. The aircraft must not have been registered in any other State or if previously registered proof of de-registration will be required.
b. Proof of ownership should be established or an appropriate agreement between the owners of the aircraft and the one in whose name the aircraft is being registered shall be provided; and
c. In the case of aircraft to be operated for hire and reward, the applicant must have reached an advanced stage in the certification process for the issue of an AOC, before any application for aircraft registration will be considered for processing.
- Application (how and where to obtain it)
a. Application for Registration of aircraft must be made on form CA 7 in duplicate and forwarded to the Director General. The applicant will be informed by the DSR if the application is acceptable.
b. Operational and Maintenance history of the aircraft shall be provided. Checks and inspections required for the issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness shall be carried out by Aviation Safety Inspector(s) assigned by the Director Safety Regulation.
c. The assigned Inspector{s} shall inform the applicant about the requirements for the Registration of aircraft and give the necessary guidelines.
d. The Inspector shall make a search in the electronic format of Master Aircraft Register for the next sequential registration marks and assign this as provisional registration marks to the aircraft to avoid a re-issue of registration marks which have been used.
e. When the applicant requests for special registration marks, the Inspector shall ensure that the marks have not been issued already and that the applicant pays the appropriate fee for the special registration marks, in addition to the prescribed registration fee and any other charges.
f. The applicant shall make the aircraft available at a time and place acceptable to the Authority for such checks and inspections considered necessary. Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) shall use Aircraft Registration/ Issue of C of A form SRD/AIR/001 as a guide to conduct the necessary checks and inspections.
g. The Inspector(s) shall ensure that all the aircraft data submitted by the applicant conform to that of the manufacturer and are correct in every detail.
h. Having completed the required checks and inspections, the Inspector{s} shall submit a report with recommendations to the Director Safety Regulation (DSR) through the Head of Airworthiness.
i. If all registration requirements, in accordance with the CAR have been met, and the recommendations of the Inspector{s} are acceptable to the DSR, the DSR shall submit the report to the Director General for final approval. Two copies of the Registration Certificate shall be issued for the Director-General’s signature. The original of the Certificate shall be given to the applicant and the other copy put in the specific aircraft file. The Certificate of Registration shall be always carried on the aircraft.
j. If the aircraft is not acceptable for registration based on the report and recommendations of the Inspector(s), the applicant shall be informed in writing by the DSR stating reasons why the aircraft cannot be registered in Ghana.
k. The Inspector(s) shall enter all the required aircraft details in the Civil Aircraft Register and submit the Register to the Head of Airworthiness who should ensure that, all relevant aircraft data are recorded in the Register. The Register shall be kept under lock and key by the DSR.
The Inspector shall also ensure that the electronic copy of the Register is updated.
An electronic backup of the register shall be made and kept under lock and key by the DDGT.
Access to the electronic format of the aircraft register is by a (Password) only
- Registration and Safety Requirements
The following documents shall be provided by the applicant for retention by the Authority:
a. Prior to import, a copy of the type certificate and supporting type data sheets approved by the Authority of the State of Design for acceptance by the Authority.
b. Export certificate of airworthiness from the state of registry, or in the case of a new aircraft, the state of manufacture.
c. Significant deviations from the approved build standard, certified by the State of Registry or State of Design. If there are no deviations from the approved build standard, a certified statement to that effect by the State of Registry.
d. Noise certificate from the designed state or state of export (if required);
- Operator, Aircraft and Crew Documentation
When an Aircraft is registered it shall be issued with a Certificate of Registration and shall be kept permanently on a file with the following documents:
a. Application for registration of aircraft.
b. Application for issue of Certificate of Airworthiness.
c. Certificate of Registration.
d. Certificate of Airworthiness.
e. Noise Certificate.
f. Radio Licence.
g. Certificate of FM immunity (if necessary)
h. De-registration Certificate.
i. Bill of Sale (Proof of ownership)
j. Type Certificate Data Sheet.
k. Previous C of R.
l. Previous C of A.
m. Previous Radio Licence.
n. Record of Major Modifications (if necessary)
o. Weight and Balance Certificate.
p. Compliance status for CPCP.
q. Compliance status for ADs/SBs.
r. Compliance status for SSID.
s. Life Limited Components.
t. List of Avionics Equipment’s including RVSM and TCAS Certificates (if any).
u. Test Flight Report (if necessary).
v. Maintenance Release and
w. Inspection Report
x. Any other documents
Ghana - 2.2.1 Kotoka International Airport
The airport occupies 1,610 acres (651 hectares) within the city of Accra, and is about 10 kilometres from the City Centre. Kotoka is the country’s most important airport and is one of only five airports in Africa to have FAA accreditation to operate flights directly to the United States. Having recently undergone a renovation program, the airport now offers services and facilities that are in line with international standards. The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) was established as a result of the decoupling of the existing Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in line with the modern trends in the aviation industry. The company was registered in January 2006 with the responsibility for planning, developing, managing and maintaining all airports and aerodromes in Ghana namely Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and the regional airports namely Kumasi, Tamale, Sunyani as well as various airstrips.
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| Country | Ghana | Latitude | 5.596389 |
| Province / District | Greater Accra | Longitude | -.17 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Accra | Elevation (ft and m) | 203 ft / 62 m |
| Airfield Name | Kotoka International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | ACC /DGAA |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,403 x 61 meters |
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Orientation |
03/21 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There isn’t any dedicated helicopter pad in the airport but helicopters can land in the available parking lots or runway.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The revamped terminal features a passenger lounge, public telephone booths, a porter service desk and a lost-and-found office. A police station is situated at the airport car park, while a medical clinic offers 24-hour medical and travel immunization services. Passengers with special needs should contact the information desk in advance to arrange for a wheelchair and porter assistance.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
N/A |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
N/A |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
N/A |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2014 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
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Total aircraft movements |
24,871 |
2,072 |
69 |
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Total passengers |
1,650,520 |
137,543 |
4,584 |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
100,000 |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
54,383 |
4,531 |
151 |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
An 225 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
B 747 |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
18,418 m² |
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Storage Area (mt) |
7,826 m² |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
N/A |
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Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
35 mt |
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Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Storage Facilities
Bonded Warehouse, Free Port/Foreign Trade Zone, Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical Handling, Air-Conditioned Storage, Refrigerated Storage, Animal Quarantine, Fresh Meat Inspection, Livestock Handling, Health Officials, X-Ray Equipment, Security for Valuables, Express/Courier Centre. The Perishable Cargo Centre (PCC) at the Kotoka International Airport is part of the post harvest intervention provided under the Ghana compact of the Millennium Challenge Account. The facility provides handling and temporary storage of perishable produce (fruits and vegetables) for export. It is an approximately 1,200 m2 facility with a storage and cold room of 200 m2. The facility has a packing area of 350 m2 and work room of 600 m2. The throughput for the facility is expected to increase by 5% minimum annually from the current 20,000 metric tons. The PCC is part of an integrated cold chain for the horticultural sub-sector required to achieve better produce quality and higher export market prices. The facility is currently managed by Air Ghana Perishable Cargo Centre (APCC) on concession.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Air navigation charges for all international flights over four tons operating within the Accra FIR as at 2010 were charged US $0.75 per kilometre flown. The minimum charge within the Accra FIR is US $200 and a maximum of US $600.
Fuel Services Charges
Vitol Aviation, TOTAL and GOIL (Ghana Oil Company Limited) operate a Joint Venture depot at the Kotoka International Airport for the supply of Aviation JET A1 fuel to various customers.
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
US $0.611 / Litre |
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Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Kotoka International Airport (Accra) is served by aviance & AHS Menzies - two notable cargo handling & ground services agents who act as intermediaries between shippers and the carriers (Airline operators). Aviance Ghana is the largest cargo handler in Ghana with approximately 90% of all the airport cargo being processed by our experienced staff. The import cargo warehouse is able to accommodate up to 2,200 pallets of cargo and is totally protected by a state of the art Pelco CCTV system that operates 24/7.
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Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling Charge per kg |
0.16 / kg (Minimum US $25) |
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Break Bulk Fee |
0.02 / kg (Minimum US $30) |
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Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
160 |
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Cold Storage Fee |
0.30 / kg (Minimum US $30) |
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Delivery outside normal working hours |
N/A |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
30 |
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Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
0.10 / kg - 8 days |
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Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
0.08 / kg (Minimum US $25) |
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International Air WayBill |
15 |
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Local Air WayBill |
15 |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
15 |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
15 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
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Storage charges per kg per day |
0.04 / kg |
Air-bridge Charges
Air-bridges are not available at the airport.
Security
CCTV is being installed in the airport premises. Scanning machines are available at the airport. The airport is fenced and guarded by security guards from GPHA.
Companies Available
Airlines Serving Airport:
- Air Burkina
- Air Ghana
- Air Mali
- Air Namibia
- Air Nigeria
- Alitalia
- Arik Air
- Asky Airlines
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- CEIBA Intercontinental
- Delta Air Lines
- Egyptair
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- KLM
- Kenya Airways
- Lufthansa
- MEA
- Royal Air Maroc
- South African Airways
- TAP-Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- UNMIL
- United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
For information on Ghana Kotoka International Airport contact details, please see the following links:
Ghana - 2.2.2 Kumasi International Airport
Airport Overview
Kumasi International Airport (IATA: KMS, ICAO: DGSI) is a national airport in Ghana serving Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. In 2022, the airport handled over 476,000 passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Ghana after Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
Kumasi International Airport is located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Kumasi. It was changed from a military base to an airport in 1999. The airport has undergone several renovation and expansion projects to help push its status as an international airport.
The Kumasi Airport attained international status in 2014. However, the airport only operated on a regional level, even though it had had the full complement of security, customs, and immigration staff in place since 2003. Even though it had attained that status, work to upgrade the physical structures had yet to be fully put in place. The Kumasi Airport has undergone several rehabilitations and upgrades to help ensure its status as an international airport.
In 2012, initial renovation works were started on the existing facilities involved patching and filing of the main runway, construction of addition of waiting room and building a car park to make way for future renovation and upgrades targeted for the following year.
As of 2023, the airport is purely serving domestic air traffic. The airfield is in good condition and receives a daily domestic flight from Accra. Currently there are two national airlines serving the airport: Africa World and Passion Air. The airport has a restaurant, exchange office, ATM, different travel agencies offices and airlines offices. There aren’t any issues regarding the approach, landing, security, or communications. No storage facilities at the airport but there are about 60 hectares of land around the airport that can be used in case of emergency, to install a logistics base. The security of the airport is ensured by the Aviation security within Ghana Airport Limited Company. Regarding the electricity, the airport is connected to the national Grid and there is a dedicated line as backup in addition to a generator of 1000 KVA, two generators of 200 KVA each and one of 101 KVA for the LGA (airport lights). Works are undergoing to increase the length of the runway from 1981 m to 2320 m.
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Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
N06 43’ 09 |
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Province / District |
Ashanti region |
Longitude |
W01 34’ 59” |
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Airfield Name |
Kumasi Airport |
Elevation |
287 m 942 ft |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
KMS / DGSI |
Surface |
Paved |
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Town or City (closest) |
Kumasi |
Runway Condition |
Good |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
None |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Runway Dimension |
1981 (m) X 45 (m) |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Runway Heading |
02/20 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Here below the table with fees applied for different services. link
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (tons) |
Aircraft charges USD - $
Flat charges |
Lighting fees Domestic $ |
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0 |
5 |
5 |
Lighting charge of $5.00 will be charged for landing and/or take-off under these conditions: Between sunset & sunrise Where runway lights are switched on, on request due to bad weather |
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6 |
10 |
10 |
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11 |
20 |
15 |
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21 |
30 |
20 |
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31 |
40 |
25 |
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Parking fees Domestic |
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The first five (5) hours are free; thereafter a rate of $0.15 per ton per hour is applied. |
Fuel Services Charges
The fuel services are provided by Ghana Goil and operated by the airport. There is a tanker available at the airport with a capacity of 34,000 Litres. The contracts for fuel provision are to be negotiated at Goil main office in Accra
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
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Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Different fees are payables at the airport such as landing fees, navigation fees, tax on passengers and for operation in the night.
Ghana - 2.2.3 Sunyani National Airport
Airport Overview
Sunyani Airport dates back as 1942, when a communication outpost and aerodrome was built for the use of Allied Forces. The 1,400-metre runway of Sunyani Airport cannot be extended due to a gully at one end and a hill at the other. This limitation renders the airport unsuitable for use by medium range jets. Sunyani airport is one of the domestic airports under the management of the GACL.
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Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
7° 21’ 33” N |
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Province / District |
Brong-Ahafo Region |
Longitude |
2° 19’ 45” W |
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Airfield Name |
Sunyani |
Elevation (ft) |
1,041 ft (309m) |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
NYI / DGSN |
Surface |
Asphalt |
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Town or City (closest) |
Sunyani |
Runway Condition |
Good |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
UNHCR |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Runway Dimension |
4227 x 147 ft 1288 m x 45 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
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Runway Heading |
07/25 (marked at End as 20) |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Here below the table with fees applied for different services. link
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (tons) |
Aircraft charges USD - $
Flat charges |
Lighting fees Domestic $ |
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0 |
5 |
5 |
*Note: Lighting facilities are presently not available in Sunyani. |
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6 |
10 |
10 |
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11 |
20 |
15 |
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21 |
30 |
20 |
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31 |
40 |
25 |
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Parking fees Domestic |
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The first five (5) hours are free; thereafter a rate of $0.15 per ton per hour is applied. |
Fuel Services Charges
Not available at the airport.
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
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Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Different fees are payables at the airport such as landing fees, navigation fees, tax on passengers and for operation in the night.
Ghana - 2.2.4 Takoradi National Airport
Airport Overview
Takoradi Airport (IATA: TKD, ICAO: DGTK) is an airport in Sekondi-Takoradi, a city and capital of Western Region southern Ghana. It is the fourth busiest airport in Ghana, with 123,930 passengers in 2022. The airport is a military airport but also used as a civilian for domestic flights.
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Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
04° 53' 45.80" N |
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Province / District |
Western Region |
Longitude |
1° 46' 29.12" W |
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Airfield Name |
Takoradi |
Elevation |
22 ft, 6.7 m |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
TKD / DGTK |
Surface |
Asphalt |
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Town or City (closest) |
Takoradi |
Runway Condition |
Good |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Runway Dimension |
1751 x 45 m 5,745 x 147 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
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Avgas |
n/a |
n/a
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.2.5 Tamale National Airport
Airport Overview
Tamale International Airport (IATA: TML, ICAO: DGLE) is an airport serving Tamale, a city in the Northern Region of Ghana. It is the third international airport in the country in addition to Kotoka International Airport and Kumasi International Airport. TML is the third-busiest airport in Ghana, with 148,548 passengers in 2020 and 217,958 passengers in 2021.
The airport is in the northern part of the city of Tamale, approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of the city centre off Highway N10. The geographical coordinates of the airport are 9°33'25"N, 00°51'47"W (Latitude: 9.556944; Longitude: -0.863056). The airport is located approximately 553 feet (169 m) above mean sea level.
In 2008 this airport was upgraded by: resurfacing the single runway, the taxiways and aprons, upgrading the terminal building, constructing a modified fire service building, rehabilitation of the tower building, paving of an outside car park and creation of a VVIP lounge. In addition, provisions for Immigration and Customs Services were made.
Starting in July 2019, the following components were included:
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Construction of a terminal building, measuring 5,000 square metres (54,000 sq. ft), capable of handling 400,000 passengers annually.
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Construction of a VIP lounge.
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Construction of two boarding gates.
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Construction of two self-service check-in kiosks.
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Construction of eight check-in desks.
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Construction of airline offices and commercial retail spaces.
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Construction of a car park that can accommodate 330 cars.
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A new 5-kilometer road network off the Tamale-Bolgatanga Road was constructed to ease airport accessibility.
Tamale Airport is used for both civil and military operations and for special international flights and is now under the management of the GACL. The runway slope varies from 2.0% uphill to 2.0% downhill on differing areas. The infrastructure is good with security measures in place.
In August 2016, Tamale International airport was cleared to uplift pilgrims to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madina in three batches of 500 passengers. Flynas air services providers were contracted to uplift the pilgrims using leased Lion Air Boeing 747-400 jets. The upgraded airport also serviced Hajj pilgrimage flights in 2022 and 2023.
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Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
09° 33’ 25’’N |
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Province / District |
Northern Region |
Longitude |
00° 51’ 47’’ W |
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Airfield Name |
Tamale |
Elevation (ft) |
552 ft (169m) |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
TML / DGLE |
Surface |
Asphalt |
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Town or City (closest) |
Tamale |
Runway Condition |
Good |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Runway Dimension |
2438 m 7,999 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes, Jet A1 without icing inhibitor. 100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (Blue) |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
n/a
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|
Price per Unit |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
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Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.2.6 Wa Airstrip
Airport Overview
Wa Airport (IATA: WZA, ICAO: DGLW) is an airport serving Wa, a city in the Upper West Region of Ghana which is also its capital. The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited. It is the fifth busiest commercial airport in Ghana with over 25,800 passengers passing through in 2022.The airport opened to scheduled commercial flight operations on 15 October 2019 with service by Africa World Airlines from Accra via Tamale using an Embraer 145 regional jet. Services were suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remain suspended pending resolution of various safety challenges.
In December 2021, Passion Air announced 3 weekly services to Accra via Tamale. This service was subsequently increased to 5 weekly non-stop services using a Dash 8 aircraft.
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Airfield Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
10°04′57″N |
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Province / District |
Upper West Region |
Longitude |
002°30′27″W |
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Airfield Name |
Wa Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
1,010 ft / 308 m |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
DGLW |
Surface |
Paved |
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Town or City (closest) |
Wa |
Runway Condition |
Good |
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NGO / UN (on ground) |
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Runway Dimension |
2015 m 6610 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
n/a |
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Runway Heading |
03/21 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
|
|
Price per Unit |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
|
Avgas |
n/a |
n/a
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.2.7 Navrongo National Airport/Paga Airstrip
Airport Overview
Navrongo-Paga is an airstrip serving Paga and Navrongo, towns in Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East Region of Ghana. The airstrip is currently operational.
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Airfield Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
10°56′34″N |
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Province / District |
Upper East Region |
Longitude |
1°05′14″W |
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Airfield Name |
Navrongo - Paga |
Elevation (ft) |
690 ft / 210 m |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
DGLN |
Surface |
Unpaved |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Navrongo |
Runway Condition |
Bad |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
1514 x 40 m 4,966 x 131 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
14/32 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No facilities for fuelling services.
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|
Price per Unit |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
|
Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Not applicable.
Figure 1 Picture of the Paga Airstrip
Figure 2 Paga Airstrip plan
Ghana - 2.2.8 Yendi National Airport
Airport Overview
Yendi Airport (ICAO: DGLY) is an airfield serving Yendi, a town in the Northern Region of Ghana. The airstrip can be used by helicopters in case of emergencies.
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Airfield Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
09°25′30″N |
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Province / District |
Northern Region |
Longitude |
00°00′17″W |
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Airfield Name |
Yendi Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
2408 ft 224 m |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
DGLY |
Surface |
Dirt |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Yendi |
Runway Condition |
Good |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
1372 x 29 m 4501 x 95 |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
|
|
Price per Unit |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
|
Avgas |
n/a |
n/a
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
