Kumasi Airport

DGSI / KMS

Kumasi, GH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DGSI 040900Z 23009KT 9999 SCT010 27/24 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 942 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,942 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (942 ft)
Pressure Alt
950 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,616 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DGSI 040500Z 0406/0506 23007KT 8000 BKN010 BECMG 0410/0412 9999 BKN017 BECMG 0416/0418 FEW030CB BECMG 0420/0422 CAVOK BECMG 0504/0506 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSI
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,502 ft 148 ft ASP 12°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DGSI

2,802 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41%
MVFR
47.5%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Kumasi Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 4.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 39°C with an average of 27.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 16.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
5.9%
E
0.7%
SE
12.9%
S
7.2%
SW
42.4%
W
3.5%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 21°C to 39°C
21°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,802 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kumasi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DGSI
IATA Code: KMS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 942 ft MSL

Location

City: Kumasi
Country: GH
Latitude: 6.714560°
Longitude: -1.590820°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,502 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kumasi Airport

Overview

Kumasi Airport serves the Ashanti Region's primary urban center in Ghana, supporting regional and domestic aviation operations. Located at an elevation of 942 feet MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for Kumasi, a major economic hub in West Africa. The medium-sized airport features a single asphalt runway (02/20) measuring 6,502 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kumasi Airport are predominantly conducive to visual flight rules, with 45% VFR and 45.4% MVFR observations. Southwest winds averaging 4.7 knots dominate, with occasional gusts up to 16 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 21°C to 35°C, with an average of 27.2°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at coordinates 6.714560, -1.590820 places it in a relatively flat region with consistent terrain characteristics. Wind patterns demonstrate low variability, with calm conditions occurring 17.4% of the time. The prevailing southwest wind direction provides consistent runway alignment advantages, particularly for runway 02/20.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect favorable wind conditions for runway 02/20, with 100% wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of 2.8 knots. October through December represent the most reliable months for visual flight operations, offering the most stable meteorological conditions. Visibility remains consistently high, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported significant fog interference.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.