Airports in Ghana.

This page is classified as a compact gateway set. The evidence score comes from static source coverage: codes, airport facts, official domains, city-clock handoffs, IANA zones, operational facts, and country dossiers where present.

These numbers aggregate the curated airport-facts file across this country’s retained records. Missing fields mean the curation file does not quote that figure; they are not zero-imputed.

The rows below show why the top airport records are useful beyond a country list: role labels, code identity, timezone, scheduled-service flags, passenger/runway facts where quoted, and the source hosts that back static airport identity.

Time-zone span

Single-zone airport clock for Ghana

All retained airport records resolve to one IANA timezone (Africa/Accra, UTC+00:00 GMT no DST). Local-clock math is simpler here than in multi-zone countries, but the airport’s stored IANA identifier is still the authoritative reference for DST transition weekends.

These ranks reflect passenger volumes quoted in the curated airport-facts file; airports without a quoted figure are excluded from this card even if they may be locally busier.

Peers are picked by geographic proximity (same continent) and similarity of retained-record counts. Comparison is structural — it does not audit fleet size, national aviation policy, or passenger traffic.

Ghana's retained catalog covers Accra Kotoka (ACC) and Kumasi Prempeh I (KMS). Accra is the national international hub and main long-haul gateway; Kumasi gives the Ashanti Region a stronger domestic and regional airport anchor. Ghana uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+00:00) year-round, so comparisons with London match in UK winter but differ during British Summer Time. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority lists the national airport network, while Ghana Airports Company Limited manages the main commercial airports.

Last verified 2026-05-11 · manually curated. Figures quoted in this paragraph are point-in-time; treat the linked sources as authoritative.

Frequently asked

Ghana airport questions

How many airports does Ghana have in this index?

This index retains 2 airport records for Ghana (2 large and 0 medium). It is a curated reference set with usable IATA/ICAO codes and coordinates, not a complete national aviation registry.

What is the busiest airport in Ghana?

Based on the curated airport-facts file, the busiest retained record for Ghana is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS) in Kumasi at 453,201 passengers (2024). Other airports in the country may carry more traffic; this reflects only retained records with quoted passenger figures.

Which timezone is Ghana in?

All retained airport records in Ghana resolve to Africa/Accra. The zone does not observe a seasonal DST shift in the IANA database.

Does Ghana have international airports?

Yes. The curated airport-facts file flags 2 records with an international-gateway role label in Ghana. The role tags are derived from OurAirports type plus airport naming; verify scheduled international service with the carrier before booking.

How does Ghana compare with regional peers for airport count?

Among same-continent peers with similar retained-record counts, Ghana has 2 records vs. Angola (2), Cameroon (2), Senegal (2). The comparison covers only retained records on this site, not full national aviation inventories.

These entries are pulled from the same retained catalog as the full table below. Use them as a starting point for local time, code lookup, and nearby-city planning, then verify route and terminal details with the airport or airline.