Takoradi Airport (DGTK)
Medium airport · Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
Airport data
| Name | Takoradi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DGTK |
| IATA | TKD |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°53'46" W 1°46'29" 4.89606, -1.77476 |
| Location | Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,745 ft (1751 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Takoradi Airport at a glance
Takoradi Airport is a medium airport in Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana, known to airline systems as TKD. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DGTK 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, 04/22, offers 5,745 ft (1751 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DGTK 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 Takoradi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | DGAA | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Prempeh I International Airport | DGSI | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | DIAP | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Sunyani Airport | DGSN | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Ho Airport | DGAH | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Takoradi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Takoradi 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 Takoradi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Takoradi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Takoradi Airport is DGTK, and its IATA code is TKD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Takoradi Airport above sea level?
Takoradi Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Takoradi Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.8961, -1.7748 — in Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kotoka International Airport, about 195 km away.
Does DGTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DGTK 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 Takoradi Airport?
Takoradi Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,745 ft (1751 m) with a ASP surface.