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We are always being asked about airfields in Ghana - and the surrounding countries - so we are pleased to present below details for some of them. Aviation is booming in Ghana and there are more and more aircraft operating in the sub-region on the reliable ROTAX engines and we thank them for their support to Ghana and its aviation developments!
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Do remember this information is provided in good faith, generally taken from a GPS unit (not from the charts, where possible). You are responsible for clarifying any information befrope setting out, and we would appreciate feedback with corrections and additions, please! Do remember that many strips are not useable for 24 hours or more after a heavy rain!!
Airfield
/ Location / Contact |
Description
/ Comments |
| Kpong
Airfield, Eastern Region, Ghana |
Description: Home Airfield for WAASPS and Medicine on The Move. A family-friendly active GA airfield. Radio/Nav: No ATC but safetycom style radio; make a call on 123.450. No NAV aids, but easy to locate 3km North of Krobo mountain and 3km South of the lake at Kpong, 1km East and parallel to the main road to Akosombo. Runways: 19/01 Grass/dirt, currently 500m extending to 800m each with minimum 150m overshoot/undershoot. From threshold 19 around 400m flat before gentle down slope towards 01 threshold. Watch out for turbulence 01 end. 29/11 Grass/dirt, 200m useable plus 100m undershoot/overshoot - high degree of sloping from each end towards the mid point. Only for training use or in strong winds. Hangarage: Group and private/corporate hangars plus field parking available with tie-downs. Fuel: None at site. 91/95 RON from local petrol stations. Canisters available. Activity: Mainly LSA class aircraft with growing 4-seat operations (flying doctors) and visiting aircraft. One amphibian available for trial flights/training. Flight operations Friday/Saturday/Sunday, other days by prior arrangement. Trial flights, flight training, aerial survey, displays, aircraft engineering, etc. Status: Private. Prior Permission Required (PPR). Charges: None for non-commercial activity home based aircraft. Commercial activity and visiting aircraft rates apply. Hotels/Restaurants: Plenty of local hotels, as close as 1,5km. Prices from $15/night upwards. Restaurants and chop bars within a few km, all tastes. |
| Techiman Airfield,
Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana
|
Description: A new community airfield recently opened near Techiman, the town renowned for the largest market in West Africa. Lots of potential and worth a visit. A good stopover point on the way to Tamale, Wa or Mole. A warm welcome assured from the community. The Airfield is owned,
managed and maintained by the Techiman Municipal Assembly supported by
the Techiman Traditional Council. Overnight security for aircraft is provided
by the Odikoro of Twimea town. Abu and Emmanuel of Twimea had training
in airport maintenance at WAASPS and remain responsible for the upkeep
of the runway. Bill Owen will inspect the runway and provide weather info
upon request - he is also the PPR contact. Radio/Nav: No radio. No Nav aids. Look for the Ghana Nuts factory on the southern approach road and then look West about 3km and you will see the runway very clearly. Runways: 22/04 Grass/dirt, February to November landings are usually on runway 22. Approach over a cashew plantation with 250 feet of undershoot and 1,200 feet of grass-dirt runway. Windsock on (left) South side. The overshoot is 500 feet followed by 1,000 feet where two 60-foot trees are located to the (right) North of the runway (to be pushed over once heavy equipment is available). Hangarage: None (yet). Tie-downs available for on-field parking. Fuel: None at site. 91RON super petrol is available 2 km away at two stations on the Sunyani-Techiman Road. 95 RON Effimax from Total Sunyani can be provided through Bill Owen (who has clean cannisters). Activity: No regular activities -yet Status: Private PPR Charges: None for LSA class. Charges may apply for others. Hotels/Restaurants: Royal Palace Hotel is 3 km from the airfield on the Sunyani-Techiman Hotel, tel: 061-91299, 020-8119670. NGO staff rate the hotel as the best in town. The Techiman market is located another kilometer down the road from the hotel. |
| Mole
National Park, Mole, Northern Region, Ghana
|
Radio/Nav:
None - nearest aerodromes at Wa, Tamale and Techiman. Hangarage: None Fuel: None - make sure you have enough fuel to get in and out at your previous stop. Activity: Exceptionally infrequent. Status: Private PPR. Call the Management at least 10 days before planned operations. Charges: Unknown Hotels/Restaurants: Unknown |
| Mim
Cashew Airfield, Brong Ahafo, Ghana
|
Description: A private airfield established to serve the Mim Cashew plantation management and workers and to provide humanitarian relief flight support for Medicine on the Move and similar organisations. A magnificent airifeld with offical approval pending. "We flew over for the approvals documentation and found this to be one of the most exciting airfield developments ever... after 30minutes over rain froest as you fly south out of Sunyani aerodrome you come across the little mountain sitting out of the forest and the runway is nestled a safe distance away to the East. Watch out for mines blasting in the vicinity and route to avoid potential aerial projectiles from same." Radio/Nav: None at field. Contact with Sunyani down to last 200m. Runways: 18/36 800m grass/dirt useable, plus 250m overshoot/undershoot each end giving 1,300m cleared. Caution advised due to tree clearances and associated turbulence. There are areas to glide to in the event of an EFATO, but they are limited. Hangarage: None Fuel: None Activity: Private use only, once approved Status: Private PPR for company business and humanitarian flights only. Charges: N/A Hotels/Restaurants: N/A Comment: One to note in case of need for an emergency landing since there is a lot of dense forest all around and it really adds a safety feature for those flying in the area. If an emergency you could land there now - but do note that it is still awaiting approval from the authorities and you will incur questions, paperwork and a lot of explaining! Genuine emergencies only, please. |
| SUNYANI
AIRPORT , Brong Ahafo, Ghana
|
Description: Government Aerodrome with pleasant terminal building. Open daily from 06:00 to 18:00. Also has met station. A very welcoming aerodrome with lots of interest in visiting aircraft! Radio/Nav:
118.700 Hangarage: None. WAASPS has provided a 'three-concrete-tyre' tie down for light aircraft, use at your own risk - take your own ropes and tie down well clear of manouvering regionals. Fuel: None. Automotive fuel available in Sunyani - including 91 and 95RON. Activity: Sceduled flights and charters plus occassional ligt traffic. Status: Public Aerodrome Charges: Contact Aerodrome for latest charges Hotels/Restaurants: Plenty. We normally stay at the hotel five minutes walk from the apron, down the track to the junction, turn left and it is on your left called Aviation Lodge tel 020 8119662, very pleasant. Comment: Do watch for dogs on the runway and also people crossing, in the event that you do not have radio contact - a sharp look out at all times since the facility does not appear to be fenced off and small aircraft are quiet! |
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AIRFIELD, My town, My country Your airfield could be here..... send us a small picture (about 40kb) and content of the headings and we can add you in too!!! |
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Other information waiting to be filled out... Accra Tower 118.600 210ft
Abidjan Tower 118.100 20ft |
