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• Region: Africa (West Africa)
• Country/State: Ghana (Greater Accra Region)
• City/Town: Accra
• Website: https://www.gacl.com.gh
• Type of Airport: International (primary national and regional hub)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: ACC
o ICAO: DGAA
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1: Domestic operations
– Terminal 2: Regional and select international services
– Terminal 3: Main international terminal (opened 2018; long-haul capable)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~3.0–3.5 million passengers annually (2023–2024 estimate; steady recovery and regional growth
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey and surface short-stay parking near terminal entrances
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within airport precinct
• Valet: Limited premium valet service available
Hotel
• On site:
– No airside terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Multiple international-brand hotels within 5–15 minutes (airport area and central Accra)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Ghanaian cuisine, international dining, cafés and fast food
• Bars: Licensed bars and café-bars airside and landside
• Lounges: Airline and contract lounges including premium facilities in Terminal 3
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail available in international departures and arrivals
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Travel retail, souvenirs, books and pharmacy services
• On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing offices and airport service desks
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information counters and central lost & found service
• Car rental: Local and international car-rental companies landside
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services and private transfers
• Baby/parent room: Family rooms and baby-care facilities available
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminals; charging points available
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited beauty and grooming services airside
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, VIP and protocol services
• Biometric check-in: Self-service and biometric processing used by selected carriers
• Biometric customs: Automated immigration e-gates for eligible passengers
Disabled/accessibility
• PRM assistance available free of charge via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free terminals with elevators and ramps
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminals
• Priority security and immigration screening available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for passengers with non-visible disabilities via trained staff
Runways
• Runway 03/21
Length/Width
• 03/21: ~3,400 m × 60 m
• Capable of handling widebody aircraft including B777, B787 and A330
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface for improved wet-weather braking
• Drainage systems designed for tropical rainfall
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed
• CAT I capability
• CAT II/III not available
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations occasionally affected by heavy rain and harmattan haze
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Generally stable OTP
• Delays primarily linked to:
– Weather (rain and seasonal haze)
– Regional airspace flow constraints
Airfield restrictions
• No night curfew; 24-hour operations
• Military movements coordinated (shared civil–military airfield)
• Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
• Line maintenance provided by based and visiting airlines
• No large-scale heavy maintenance facilities
• Oversight by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Energy-efficient terminal systems introduced in Terminal 3
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Waste management and recycling programs implemented
Renewable energy use
• Limited use of renewable electricity via national grid supply
• Energy-efficiency measures prioritised over on-site generation
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• No routine Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability
• SAF use dependent on airline-led initiatives
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Wildlife hazard management focused on bird control
• Environmental monitoring of surrounding urban areas
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of shared taxis and ride-hailing services
• Road-based access dominant; future public transport integration planned
• Gradual introduction of lower-emission airport service vehicles
Green building design
• Terminal 3 designed with modern energy-efficient systems
• Improved natural lighting and HVAC efficiency
• Sustainability embedded in Ghana Airports Company expansion planning
