Ghana Airports Company Limited
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| Company type | State-owned entity |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | , Ghana |
Key people | Pamela Djamson – Tettey (MD)[1] |
| Services | Airport management |
| Website | Official website |
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) is a state-owned company with responsibility for developing, maintaining, planning, and managing airports in Ghana.
It was registered in 2006 and presently manages airports such as Accra International Airport, Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport, Tamale International Airport, Wa Airport, Sunyani Airport, Ho Airport and other airstrips in Ghana.[2] It was established by result of the decoupling of the existing Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), which was in line with current trends that are in the aviation industry.[3]
Functions of GACL
The functions of the company are to:
- Provide rescue and firefighting equipment and services at the airports.
- Provide safety and security for aircraft, passengers, and cargo in accordance with best international practices.
- Coordinate operations of agencies that provide support services at the airport to enhance overall efficiency.
- Facilitate aircraft, passenger, cargo, and mail movements.
- Develop, manage, and maintain airports and airstrips in Ghana.[5]
Projects
The GACL constructed Terminal 3 at the KIA in March 2016; it was completed in June 2018 and was opened to the public after 3 months.[6]
It was claimed that about US$350 million was spent on the building of Terminal 3 and other projects at KIA. The construction of a new runway at the Tamale Airport also was claimed to have cost about US$130 million. Also, about US$25 million was used for the building of a new airport at Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana.[7]
Airport City Accra is an urban development centered around Accra International Airport. The development is promoted by Ghana Airports Company Limited on the principle that airports have ceased to be mere terminals, but rather economic growth outlets to promote trade and generate employment.[8]