GACL to construct new domestic terminal at Kumasi Airport

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has commenced design studies for a new domestic terminal at the Prempeh I International Airport, otherwise known as the Kumasi International Airport.

The new development is expected to complement the ultra-modern international terminal building, which was officially inaugurated last year, in preparation for direct international flights to the Ashanti regional capital once the runway extension at the facility is completed.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister, said the move forms part of the government’s broader strategy to expand aviation capacity, improve operational efficiency, and attract more airlines to Accra and secondary airports such as Kumasi.

“The Ghana Airports Company has commenced design studies for a new domestic terminal in Kumasi and a maintenance,” Dr. Forson said.

The Kumasi International Airport, one of the busiest domestic aviation terminals in the country, has undergone significant upgrades in recent years, including the construction of a new terminal building expected to handle up to one million passengers annually. The cost of the current Kumasi terminal exceeded €66 million as part of Phase II of the upgrade project.

The terminal, which features modern passenger-handling facilities, is complemented by an ongoing runway expansion project expected to extend the existing strip from 1,981 meters to at least 2,300 meters.

AviationGhana.com reports that this upgrade is intended to position Kumasi to receive medium-haul regional jets and support limited international operations.

The newly announced design studies for a dedicated domestic terminal signal the government’s intent to separate domestic and international operations for improved passenger flow.

The addition is expected to reduce congestion, improve turnaround times, and enhance the overall passenger experience, especially during peak morning and evening travel periods when domestic flights are heavily patronised.