Ho Airport (DGAH)
Medium airport · Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
Airport data
| Name | Ho Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DGAH |
| Elevation | 356 ft (109 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°34'47" E 0°31'57" 6.57969, 0.53255 |
| Location | Ho, Volta Region, Ghana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 5,266 ft (1605 m) | 100 ft | Asphalt | No |
Ho Airport at a glance
Ho Airport is a medium airport in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana. The field elevation of 356 ft (109 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DGAH 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, 5/23, offers 5,266 ft (1605 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 5 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DGAH 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 Ho Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | DXXX | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Kotoka International Airport | DGAA | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | DBBB | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Prempeh I International Airport | DGSI | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | DNMM | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ho Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 356 ft field elevation of Ho 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 Ho Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ho Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ho Airport is DGAH, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ho Airport above sea level?
Ho Airport sits at an elevation of 356 feet (109 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ho Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.5797, 0.5325 — in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lomé–Tokoin International Airport, about 92 km away.
Does DGAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DGAH 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 Ho Airport?
Ho Airport has one runway. The longest, 5/23, measures 5,266 ft (1605 m) with a Asphalt surface.