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Ghana's second-busiest airport serving the Ashanti Region.
Opened
1974
Location
Kumasi, Ghana
Prempeh I International Airport, coded KMS/DGSI, is located in Kumasi, the capital of Ghana's Ashanti Region and the country's second-largest city. Named after the revered Asante king Otumfuo Agyeman Prempeh I, the airport serves as an important domestic and regional hub, linking Kumasi to Accra and select West African destinations.
The airport has undergone modernization efforts to expand capacity and improve facilities, reflecting Kumasi's growing commercial and cultural significance. It handles a mix of scheduled passenger services and charter flights, supporting both business travelers and tourism to the Ashanti Region.
Despite its international designation, the majority of traffic remains domestic, with Accra's Kotoka International Airport serving as the primary international gateway for Ghana. Expansion projects have been discussed to enhance Kumasi's role in regional aviation.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into central Kumasi is primarily via taxis and shared minibuses (tro-tros), with no formal rail or bus rapid transit connection to the airport.
Airlines here
Key airlines operating at KMS include Africa World Airlines and Passion Air, primarily on domestic routes to Accra.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Asante king Otumfuo Agyeman Prempeh I.
- ›Located approximately 4 km from Kumasi city center.
- ›Designated as an international airport but predominantly handles domestic traffic.
- ›Kumasi is Ghana's second-largest city and a major center of Ashanti culture.
- ›The airport has been subject to ongoing expansion and upgrade discussions by the Ghana Airports Company Limited.
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