Blackout at KIA after Tuesday’s heavy downpour causes delays

On Tuesday, March 25, Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, Ghana, experienced a power outage following a heavy downpour.

The sudden loss of electricity disrupted airport operations, leading to delays in both arrivals and departures.

Passengers faced inconveniences as check-in systems and security screenings were temporarily halted.​

But in a brief statement, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) addressed the situation, stating that backup generators, which typically activate within seconds, took longer than usual due to an electrical system fault.

“The backup power generating system came on as expected, but an electrical system fault prevented the deployment of power to the terminal. Power was fully restored at 18.19hrs.

“Management extends its sincere apologies to passengers who were affected by the brief downtime and reiterates its commitment to provide seamless passenger facilitation at the airport.”

—citinewsroom