We decided to build new runway for Sunyani Airport — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct a new runway at the Sunyani Airport to accommodate larger aircraft and improve air connectivity in the region.

The project is expected to enhance access to the Bono Region and stimulate economic activity by allowing bigger aircraft to operate to and from Sunyani.

Speaking during the Resetting Ghana Tour in Sunyani on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the President said the current airport infrastructure is inadequate, particularly the runway, which is too short to support jet operations.

“The old Sunyani Airport has stalled. The runway is only about 1.5 kilometres. Because of that, planes that can land in Kumasi cannot come here,” he said.

He explained that although extending the existing runway had been explored, surrounding developments make expansion unfeasible.

“That requires that we expand the runway, but because of the buildings in the area, we may not be able to work on it. So, we decided to build a new runway for the airport,” he added.

According to the President, traditional authorities have already released land for the project, and design plans are in place for a new 2.4 kilometre runway capable of handling larger aircraft.

“The chiefs have already given out lands for that. The design exists, and the new runway will be about 2.4 kilometres to be able to land any plane of any size,” he said.

He added that government will return at the appropriate time to officially cut sod for the start of construction.