Govt. Begins Design Studies for New Kumasi Domestic Terminal | By Dominick Andoh
Ghana is taking another major step toward strengthening its aviation infrastructure, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announcing that the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has commenced design studies for a new domestic terminal at the Kumasi International Airport and a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, Dr. Forson said the move forms part of government’s broader strategy to expand aviation capacity, improve operational efficiency, and attract more regional carriers to Accra.
“The Ghana Airports Company Limited has commenced design studies for a new domestic terminal in Kumasi and a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hub at Kotoka to attract regional carriers,” he stated.
The Kumasi International Airport, one of the busiest domestic aviation terminals in the country, has undergone major upgrades in recent years, including the construction of a new terminal building expected to handle up to one million passengers annually.
The cost of the new Kumasi terminal exceeded €66 million as part of Phase II of the upgrade project.
The terminal, which features modern passenger-handling facilities, is complemented by an ongoing runway expansion project expected to extend the existing strip from 1,981 meters to at least 2,300 meters. This upgrade is intended to position Kumasi to receive medium-haul regional jets and support limited international operations.
The newly announced design studies for a dedicated domestic terminal signal the government’s intent to separate domestic and international operations for improved passenger flow.
The addition is expected to reduce congestion, improve turnaround times, and enhance the overall passenger experience, especially during peak morning and evening travel periods when domestic flights are heavily patronised.
At Kotoka International Airport, the planned MRO hub is part of efforts to attract regional airlines, reduce aircraft maintenance costs for carriers operating within West and Central Africa, and generate foreign exchange revenue.
The new MRO hub, once completed, is expected to support government’s vision of establishing Ghana as a regional aviation logistics hub and complement the planned national carrier project.
The design studies mark the first operational step toward projects that could reshape the future of Ghana’s aviation landscape.
