In a notable advancement for Ghana’s aviation industry, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the imminent operational launch of the new terminal at Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi.
According to a statement released on June 24, 2024, the GACL confirmed that the new Prempeh I International Airport will commence operations on July 1, 2024.
“As part of preparations to ensure a smooth transition from the old terminal to the new terminal building, Ghana Airports Company Limited, in collaboration with stakeholders, will conduct a series of subsystem simulations followed by two (2) full-scale integrated simulations of all processes and systems in the new terminal building from June 25, 2024, to June 30, 2024,” the GACL said.
The GACL explained that the goal is to ensure all systems, equipment, and staff are fully prepared for efficient operation, while mitigating risks associated with transitioning operations from the old terminal to the new one.
Additionally, the GACL announced that as part of the operationalization process, there will be three live flights from the new terminal building between June 28 and 30, 2024.
“Ghana Airports Company Limited has subsequently advised Africa World Airlines and Passion Air to inform passengers who are scheduled to travel on the selected dates to be mindful of this arrangement,” the statement added.
The new terminal at Prempeh I International Airport features several state-of-the-art amenities designed to enhance passenger convenience and operational efficiency. Highlights include the capacity to handle up to 800,000 passengers annually and the ability to process 200 passengers per hour.
The terminal is equipped with two passenger boarding bridges, a Presidential lounge, three additional lounges, four boarding gates, four self-service check-in kiosks, nine check-in desks, and sixteen immigration booths.
Additional amenities include airline and staff offices, a large commercial retail area, a currency declaration office, a forex bureau, a visa-on-arrival facility, an automated car park, a multipurpose faith room, a dedicated area for unaccompanied minors, modern baggage handling systems, and a medical facility.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the Prempeh I International Airport Terminal in Kumasi on May 10, 2024.
The airport is expected to elevate the Ashanti Region’s global presence and bolster the local economy.
See the statement below