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Tamale International Airport
Tamale International Airport, Northern region, Ghana
The Tamale Airport is expected to be completed by the end of 2015 for operation, as a second international airport in the country.
The Tamale Airport is expected to be completed by the end of 2015 for operation, as a second international airport in the country.
Tamale Airport (IATA: TML, ICAO: DGLE) is an airport serving Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana. The Tamale Airport was founded as a main advanced operational base for troops during the World War 2. The landing strip was acquired at Nyohene, some two miles west of Tamale.
Initially the Airport was manned by the Airforce and used for strategic activities during the regime of Dr Nkrumah. Moscow and Havanna are equidistant from this Airport. 
AfricaWorld Airlines at Tamale Airport.
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International and Regional Airports of Ghana (West Africa) - are;
The Tamale Airport has now been upgraded to the status of an international airport, with all the necessary facilities.[citation needed] It gained international status in December 2008. The facilities put in place include, the construction of a run-way, taxi ways and aprons, a terminal, a modified fire service building, rehabilitation of the tower building, a car park and a VIP lounge. -Read below More -
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"Tamale - The second-busiest domestic destination in the country"
Domestic passenger throughput during the 2013 financial year grew by 43.3 percent to 780,000 in 2013 from 540,000 in 2012; with Tamale Airport recording a passenger throughput of 162,000. Wiles international carriers to Ghana number about 42 with a passenger throughput of about two million recorded over the past two years (2013 and 2014).
Domestic passenger throughput during the 2013 financial year grew by 43.3 percent to 780,000 in 2013 from 540,000 in 2012; with Tamale Airport recording a passenger throughput of 162,000. Wiles international carriers to Ghana number about 42 with a passenger throughput of about two million recorded over the past two years (2013 and 2014).
Others are the provision of offices for the Customs, Excise and Preventive Services (CEPS) and the Immigration Services.
The two contractors were Focal Roads Limited and CONSUL Limited, with BANS Consult as the consultants.
The two contractors were Focal Roads Limited and CONSUL Limited, with BANS Consult as the consultants.
Ghana Air Force plane at Tamale International Airport, Ghana, West Africa
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The Airport has already received some international flights from South Africa, Tunisia and Angola during the CAN 2008 African Cup of nations, and it is hoped that with the addition of more facilities it would now be in the position to fly pilgrims from the north straight to Mecca, Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj.
The following buildings are in place for operational use;
There is an large car-park, and a good taxi connection into Tamale and area. |
Tamale International airport ready by December (2015)
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11.07.2015 - Source: B&FT - The first phase of rehabilitation and expansion works to transform the Tamale Airport into an international one is expected to be completed by December, three months later than initially planned due to technical challenges.
The first phase of the project consists of extending the runway from the current 2,480 metres to about 3,940 metres, and the installation of a complete lighting system to accommodate bigger aircraft so as to serve as the country’s second international airport. It is supposed to serve as an alternative to the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The project is being undertaken by Brazilian company Geiroz Galvao Construction -- the same company working on the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra -- with funding from the Brazilian government. |
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A visit by the sector minister Dzifa Attivor revealed that work on the runway has delayed due to deposits of clay soil discovered by the contractors, which required a considerable amount of time to excavate.
Mrs. Attivor paid a working visit to the Tamale Airport with management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and other stakeholders in the sector this week.
Mrs. Attivor said she expects the timelines for completion of the project to be met and enable Hajj pilgrims fly direct from Tamale so as to reduce cost.
“I will not accept any additional cost because the project has already been revised for the final date scheduled,” she said.
The minister encouraged people within the northern belt to tap into potentials of the north to transact business and improve their livelihoods, which will go a long way to reduce the poverty rate.
Mr. Ruben Claudio O. Weto, Project manager Queiroz Galvao, said the first phase of the project was at its last stages but due to the technical hitch had to delay for a while. He noted that 90 percent of workers on-site are locals employed by the company to executive the project.
He stressed that measures had been taken to ensure smooth operation of the domestic planes which have been helping to boost business in the region, as well as frustrate investors.
Mr. Charles Kwame Asare, Managing Director Ghana Airport Company Limited, urged the contractor to speed-up work to meet the deadline -- and also ensure quality work for sustainability.
He said improving the existing airport infrastructure is key to government, because it is the only means to attract more investors and boost the economy.
He said Phase-two will involve the maintenance, repair and overhaul area within the hangar. According to the manager, the commencement date for Phase-two of the project will be announced in due course
He said the aviation industry has maintained its fares though there has been an increase in fuel prices.
Mrs. Attivor paid a working visit to the Tamale Airport with management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and other stakeholders in the sector this week.
Mrs. Attivor said she expects the timelines for completion of the project to be met and enable Hajj pilgrims fly direct from Tamale so as to reduce cost.
“I will not accept any additional cost because the project has already been revised for the final date scheduled,” she said.
The minister encouraged people within the northern belt to tap into potentials of the north to transact business and improve their livelihoods, which will go a long way to reduce the poverty rate.
Mr. Ruben Claudio O. Weto, Project manager Queiroz Galvao, said the first phase of the project was at its last stages but due to the technical hitch had to delay for a while. He noted that 90 percent of workers on-site are locals employed by the company to executive the project.
He stressed that measures had been taken to ensure smooth operation of the domestic planes which have been helping to boost business in the region, as well as frustrate investors.
Mr. Charles Kwame Asare, Managing Director Ghana Airport Company Limited, urged the contractor to speed-up work to meet the deadline -- and also ensure quality work for sustainability.
He said improving the existing airport infrastructure is key to government, because it is the only means to attract more investors and boost the economy.
He said Phase-two will involve the maintenance, repair and overhaul area within the hangar. According to the manager, the commencement date for Phase-two of the project will be announced in due course
He said the aviation industry has maintained its fares though there has been an increase in fuel prices.
Tamale - capital of the Northern region of Ghana
Tamale is developing - Modern hospitals, a modern sports stadium. Many national and international businesses are linked to the Northern Hub of Ghana.
Tamale Teaching Hospital. A modern medical facility.
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Tamale Sports Stadium, modern and international.
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