West Africa’s first aerospace and aviation exhibition gets underway at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana from October 24-26. Here’s the information you need to organize a successful mission.
Kotoka International Airport
- IATA Code: ACC
- ICAO Code: DGAA
- Latitude/longitude: N05-36.15.89 / W000-10.03.16
- Elevation: 205 Feet
- Magnetic variation: 3° West
- Fuel types: JET A1+
Operational Information
- Private flights require overflight and landing permits
- Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits
- The lead time for permit approval is three days
- Crew must adhere to tower instructions
- Longterm parking is not available
- Maximum parking duration is three days
- Normal fueling is available 27/4
- Fuel trucks are available to refuel on the tarmac
Note:
The airport closes from 0100Z to 0400Z due to ongoing runway maintenance.
Immigration
Non-EU passengers:
- A visa and a yellow fever vaccination card are required
- ECOWAS (The Economic Community of West African States), Kenya, Malaysia, and Singapore citizens do not need a visa
EU Passengers:
- A visa and a yellow fever vaccination card are required
- Visas can be obtained on arrival
Crew (EU and Non-EU):
- Crew should be in uniform and have a valid general declaration and ID
- Crew can use GD for 72 hours, visas are required after this time
- A yellow fever vaccination card is required
Baggage Clearance:
X-ray screening is normal procedure, but in cases when something is not clearly visible, a physical check is done with the presence of the passengers.
Airport Embarkation Tax:
USD100.00/per passengers as a tax and USD10.00/pax as a safety charge.
Transport:
Car rental is available, as well as hotel shuttles to the event.
Accommodation
- Holiday Inn
- IBIS Hotel
- Airport View Hotel
- Golden Tulip Hotel
- Regency Hotel
- Best Western Premier Hotel
- Oak Plaza East Airport
For more information, visit http://www.africanairshow.com/
UAS Nigeria regional office in Lagos can assist you with operations to African Air Show 2017 Accra Ghana.