The much talked about Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi is set to launch operations on July 1, 2024, marking an imposter milestone in the aviation sector of Ghana.
The new terminal building, inaugurated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on May 10, 2024, boasts state-of-the-art features made to enhance passenger convenience and operational efficiency ².
Key Features:
– Capacity to handle up to 800,000 passengers every year
– Ability to process 200 passengers per hour
– Two passenger boarding bridges
– Presidential lounge and three additional lounges
– Four boarding gates
– Four self-service check-in kiosks
– Nine check-in desks
– Sixteen immigration booths
– Airline and staff offices
– Large commercial retail area
– Currency declaration office
– Forex bureau
– Visa-on-arrival facility
– Automated car park
– Multipurpose faith room
– Dedicated area for unaccompanied minors
– Modern baggage handling systems
– Medical facility
Operations and Preparations:
– Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) will conduct subsystem simulations and two full-scale integrated simulations from June 25 to June 30, 2024, to make sure there is a seamless transition from the old terminal.
-Three live flights will operate from the new terminal between June 28 and June 30, 2024 ¹ ³ ⁴.
-Africa World Airlines (AWA) and Passion Air have been advised to inform passengers of the arrangement for these dates.
Impact and Expectations:
– The new built airport is expected to upgrade Ashanti Region’s presence on the global stage and boost the local economy.
-Residents in the northern part of Ghana will no longer have to travel long distance to Accra for international flights.
-The facility will accommodate over 800,000 passengers who travel abroad from the northern and middle belt of the country every year.
In conclusion, the new Prempeh I International Airport is poised to revolutionize air travel in the region, offering a world-class airport experience to the people.
As the aviation sector in Ghana continues to grow, this new facility will also play a vital role in positioning Ghana as a preferred aviation hub in the West African region.
