Kotoka International Airport (DGAA)
Large airport · Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Airport data
| Name | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DGAA |
| IATA | ACC |
| Elevation | 205 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°36'19" W 0°10'0" 5.60519, -0.16679 |
| Location | Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,165 ft (3403 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kotoka International Airport at a glance
Kotoka International Airport is a large airport in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, known to airline systems as ACC. The field elevation of 205 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DGAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 11,165 ft (3403 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DGAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kotoka International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Airport | DGAH | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | DXXX | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Takoradi Airport | DGTK | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Prempeh I International Airport | DGSI | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | DBBB | 294 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kotoka International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 205 ft field elevation of Kotoka International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Ghana — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kotoka International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kotoka International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kotoka International Airport is DGAA, and its IATA code is ACC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kotoka International Airport above sea level?
Kotoka International Airport sits at an elevation of 205 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kotoka International Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.6052, -0.1668 — in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ho Airport, about 133 km away.
Does DGAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DGAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kotoka International Airport?
Kotoka International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,165 ft (3403 m) with a ASP surface.