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Kotoka International Airport.
Accra, Ghana · 205 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
13,069 ratings
2
Operators based
205
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 6
Ghana airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 13069 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Ghana fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
72 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ho Airport (DGAH).
Overview
Kotoka International Airport (DGAA / ACC) sits in Accra, Ghana, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 205 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, ACC is a home base: Aberdair Aviation and GianAir LTD operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Ho Airport (DGAH, 72 nm), Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW, 91 nm), and Takoradi Airport (TKD, 105 nm). The field has a single 11,165-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ACC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ACC to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
DGAA
IATA
ACC
FAA / Local
DGAA
Elevation
205 ft
Coordinates
5.6052° N · 0.1668° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Ghana fields
state range 21–1,014 ft
At 205 ft, ACC sits lower than 67% of the 6 Ghana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,165 ft
- 03/2111,165 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,165 ft
ACC's 11,165 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 72nmDGAHHo AirportHo
- 91nmLFWLomé–Tokoin International AirportLomé
- 105nmTKDTakoradi AirportSekondi-Takoradi
- 108nmKMSPrempeh I International AirportKumasi
- 159nmCOOCotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCotonou
- 167nmNYISunyani AirportSunyani
Location
Open the full mapDGAA · Kotoka International Airport · Accra, Ghana
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ACC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,343 nm | 10h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,453 nm | 10h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,599 nm | 11h 6m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,713 nm | 11h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,724 nm | 11h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,037 nm | 12h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,078 nm | 12h 13m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,502 nm | 13h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ACC?
- Kotoka International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,165 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ACC?
- Kotoka International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,165 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ACC?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Kotoka International Airport as a home base, including Aberdair Aviation, GianAir LTD. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ACC?
- The closest alternate is Ho Airport (DGAH), about 72 nm away, followed by Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) at 91 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ACC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 30m (4,343 nm), New York about 10h 45m (4,453 nm), Washington DC about 11h 6m (4,599 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.