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.
| Location Details | |||
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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
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