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Takoradi Airport

Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

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Takoradi Airport

Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana
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Ghana's western gateway serving the oil-rich Takoradi region.

Location
Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana
Takoradi Airport (IATA: TKD, ICAO: DGTK) is a domestic and regional airport located in Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of Ghana's Western Region. It serves as an important air link for one of Ghana's most economically significant cities, which is a major hub for the country's offshore oil and gas industry. The airport handles scheduled domestic flights connecting Takoradi to Accra's Kotoka International Airport, as well as charter operations supporting the energy sector. Its strategic importance has grown alongside Ghana's oil production boom following the Jubilee Field discovery in 2007. The facility is relatively modest in size compared to Kotoka International Airport, with limited infrastructure, though it plays a vital role in regional connectivity and business travel related to the petroleum industry.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both domestic passengers and charter operations.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Sekondi-Takoradi city center.
Airlines here
Africa World Airlines and other domestic carriers have operated scheduled services linking Takoradi to Accra.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves the Western Region of Ghana, home to the country's offshore oil and gas industry.
  • ›Located approximately 4 kilometers from Takoradi city center.
  • ›Handles significant charter traffic related to the petroleum sector.
  • ›Ghana's Jubilee oilfield discovery in 2007 increased the airport's strategic importance.
  • ›Operates under the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
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Gateway to Ghana's oil coast and historic western shores

Takoradi Airport, serving the twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana's Western Region, is one of the country's oldest airfields with roots dating to the colonial era. It serves as a vital link for the region's booming oil and gas industry, connecting workers and travelers to Accra and beyond. The airport handles domestic traffic and charter flights, reflecting Takoradi's status as Ghana's industrial and maritime hub.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single domestic terminal handling check-in, arrivals, and departures for scheduled and charter services.
Ground Transport
  • Shared taxis available outside the terminal
  • Private hire taxis and ride-hailing services
  • Tro-tro minibuses to Takoradi central market and city center
  • Hotel courtesy shuttles for select properties
Nearby Hotels
  • Raybow International Hotel
  • Takoradi Atlantic Hotel
  • Landmark Royal Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Atlantic Hotel Takoradi
Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, so travelers are advised to eat before arriving. The wider Takoradi city center features chop bars serving local Ghanaian dishes such as fufu, banku, and grilled tilapia. Sekondi-Takoradi's Harbour Area and Market Circle have a good selection of local eateries and street food vendors nearby.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic flights as check-in procedures can vary.
  • Carry local currency (Ghanaian cedis) as card payment facilities at the airport are limited.
  • Negotiate taxi fares in advance, as meters are not commonly used in Takoradi.
  • The city experiences heavy traffic during morning and evening rush hours, so plan your journey accordingly.

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TKD → ACCO4 · ATR
TKD → ACCS9 · 143
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Takoradi Airport
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Takoradi Airport is an airport in Sekondi-Takoradi, a city and capital of Western Region southern Ghana. It is the fourth busiest airport in Ghana, with 124,930 passengers in 2024.Passenger traffic further increased to 133,069 in 2025

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