Kumasi Airport DGSI: Kumasi Airport DGSI serves Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region and the Ashantiland of Southern Ghana. It is located 3.5 kilometers from the city center.
Serves:
Kumasi
Country:
Ghana
ICAO:
DGSI
IATA:
KSI
Elevation:
942ft
Coordinates:
N06-42.52.50 / W001-35.26.99
Approach:
118.1 MHZ / 119.5MHZ
Tower frequency:
118.1 MHZ
Runway:
11,154.19 x 197ft
Opening hours:
06:00 – 18:00
Timezone:
UTC
Fire category:
CAT 6
Airport type:
Domestic
AOE:
No
Operational Information
Overflight and landing permits to DGSI are treated as one with DGAA
No parking slots are required for both arrival and departure flights
Jet A1 is available at DGSI but no defueling is possible
Airport offices: +233(0)3220 22957
Kumasi Airport is not an airport of entry or exit in Ghana. All flights must land at DGAA (Kotoka International, Accra) first and the same for exiting unless the flight has diplomatic clearance. All formalities are done at DGAA before going to DGSI.
Catering companies are not available at DGSI. But ordering is possible from the surrounding hotels.
Parking
Domestic and FBO flights generally patronize the airport. Most flights do not park at DGSI. But a private plane can decide to spend a day or two depending on their interest of stay. There is a VVIP lounge to be used whenever needed.
Airport Activity
The airport is open all seven days, from 0600 to 1800LT and is busy with the domestic flights landing and taking off.
Customs and Immigration
Custom and Immigration are only available on request. No need for any formality once it is done at DGAA.
The rules applicable to the crew when entering Ghana are the same for DGSI: Crew do not need a visa to enter Ghana for up to 72 hours if they are operating and are in uniform with valid ID card and a stamped Gen-Dec. They will have to get a visa if their stay exceeds 72 hours.
Visitor Information
Transport
Hotel shuttles and taxis are available. You can also request private transport that will offer you quick and safe transport to your hotel.
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