Serving Ghana’s capital city Accra, Kotoka International airport is located in the middle of the city and is the largest international airport in Ghana.
| Cities: | Accra | Country: | Ghana | |
| ICAO: | DGAA | IATA: | ACC | |
| Elevation: | 205 Ft. | Latitude/longitude: | N05-36.15.89 / W000-10.03.16 | |
| Operating hours: | 24/7 | Slots: | N/A | |
| Fire category: | CAT 9 | Runway: | 11,167 x 197 Ft. | |
| Timezone: | UTC | Customs: | Yes | |
| Tower frequency: | 118.6 | Ground frequency: | 121.9 |
On the Ground
General parking:
- Parking is available for all aircraft. Most commercial flights are parked at “D” and “C” bays while cargo and private and non-commercial flights are parked at “C” bays
- The VVIP and presidential flights go to the Jubilee lounge area
- Due to major rehabilitation work in progress at the airport, parking is allowed for a maximum of 72 hours. Operators should consult Airport Authorities for approval to park for longer periods
Airport activity:
The airport is open 24/7 but can sometimes close due to rehabilitation work or major events such as Election Day or Independence Day.
The airport is busy between 0600-0930 and 1100-1400, but the busiest time is 1700- 0000.
Operational Information
Permits:
Overfly and landing permits are mandatory for all flights (commercial, non-commercial and private).
Issuance:
- The permit is issued upon payment of an administrative fee
- This is payable through GCAA website
Permit validity:
All permits are valid for 72 hours. Any change or revision must be sent to CAA and approval must be obtained before starting the flight operation.
Permit processing:
- All non-scheduled flights into, out of, or over Ghana are required to obtain a permit at least 72 hours before the date of the intended flight
- Overflight and Landing permits are processed by CAA 24/7
- Short-notice permit requests may be possible at the discretion of CAA
Crew visas:
Crew do not require a visa to enter Ghana and stay for up to 72 hours if they are operating in uniform and are carrying a valid ID card and a stamped Gen-Dec. They will require a visa if their stay exceeds 72 hours.
Tourist Information
Climate:
Ghana’s climate is tropical with two seasons: rainy and dry. Accra experiences its rainy season from March to mid-November.
Attractions:
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- Independence Arch
- Osu Castle
- Labadi Beach
- Fort James
For more information on this airport and to visit the official website, click here
For support with your flight operations to Accra, contact UAS