President Mahama to Cut Sod for Accra Int. Airport Connecting Concourse that will link Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 | By Nana Yaa Djan-Parry
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to break ground on building a connecting concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3 at Accra International Airport in Ghana this month, AviationGhana sources have revealed.
The project, expected to commence later this month, forms a key component of a broader upgrade programme being financed through the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC), a passenger levy introduced by government to fund critical aviation infrastructure over the next decade.
The new concourse is expected to significantly enhance passenger connectivity between the two terminals, improving transit efficiency and reducing congestion within the airport’s operational flow.
Currently, Terminal 2 primarily handles domestic traffic, while Terminal 3 serves international traffic. The absence of a direct airside connection between the two facilities has long been identified as a bottleneck, particularly for transfer passengers and airline operations requiring seamless connectivity.
The planned concourse is therefore expected to enable smooth passenger transfers without the need to exit and re-clear security, aligning Kotoka International Airport with global hub standards.
The development is part of Ghana’s strategic ambition to position Accra as a competitive aviation hub in West Africa by enhancing infrastructure, improving passenger experience, and supporting airline network expansion.
The AIDC, which came into effect in April 2026, is projected to raise approximately US$800 million over a 10-year period, providing a dedicated funding stream for airport expansion projects, including terminal upgrades, airside improvements, and passenger facilitation systems.
The sod-cutting ceremony is expected to bring together key stakeholders from government, the aviation sector, and the private sector, marking the start of what is seen as a critical project in Ghana’s evolving aviation landscape.
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