Originally a British Royal Air Force base during World War II, this facility was handed over to civilian control and converted into Accra International Airport in 1958 under President Kwame Nkrumah’s modernization initiative. Renamed Kotoka International Airport in 1969, it served as the national carrier hub for Ghana Airways and later GIA. Extensive expansions occurred in the 1990s and early 2000s, including terminal upgrades, runway extensions, and installation of modern navigation systems.
A major Terminal 3, opened in September 2018, has a capacity of 5 million passengers annually (expandable to 6.5 million), with several boarding bridges, business lounges, and retail spaces As Ghana’s principal gateway, KIA continues to be positioned as a regional aviation hub.
Located in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, this airport began as a British military air base in 1943 before being transitioned to civilian use in 1999. In 2024, it was officially renamed Prempeh I International Airport. That year it handled over 453,201 passengers, making it Ghana’s second busiest airport.
Renovations in multiple phases since the early 2000s added a new terminal, runway extensions, and instrument landing systems. Plans are underway to extend its runway to 2,320 meters to accommodate larger aircraft and attract international carriers.
Built originally in 1940 for military use, this airport underwent significant upgrades for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations and was later expanded again beginning in 2019. The second phase, completed in August 2023, added a modern terminal capable of handling 400,000 passengers annually, with VIP lounges, boarding gates, retail areas, and a new road network.
Though still lacking scheduled international flight routes, the airport has hosted Hajj pilgrimage flights and remains poised to serve as an alternative hub in northern Ghana
