Kotoka International Airport

DGAA / ACC

Accra, GH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
7 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DGAA 042100Z 23007KT 9999 FEW017 30/26 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 205 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,905 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (205 ft)
Pressure Alt
273 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,122 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DGAA 041700Z 0418/0524 21008KT 9999 FEW010 BECMG 0500/0502 27006KT BECMG 0506/0508 5000 BR BECMG 0509/0511 8000 BECMG 0512/0514 9999 NSW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 270° 6 kt
06:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
09:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GAA
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
11,165 ft 200 ft ASP 22°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - DGAA

3,732 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.4%
MVFR
32.2%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
0%

Kotoka International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.9°C (range: 21°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.5%
NE
0.5%
E
0.3%
SE
1.4%
S
30.9%
SW
30.1%
W
31.7%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 21°C to 36°C
21°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,732 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kotoka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: DGAA
IATA Code: ACC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 205 ft MSL

Location

City: Accra
Country: GH
Latitude: 5.605190°
Longitude: -0.166786°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 11,165 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kotoka International Airport

Overview

Kotoka International Airport serves as Ghana's primary international aviation hub, located in Accra at an elevation of 205 feet mean sea level. The airport is a critical transportation infrastructure for West Africa, handling major international and regional passenger and cargo operations. Its strategic coastal location makes it an important gateway for maritime and continental air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Situated near the equator, Kotoka experiences consistent tropical maritime weather patterns with minimal seasonal variation in temperature and wind conditions. The airport's low elevation of 205 feet suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions without significant altitude-related performance considerations for aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity and tropical precipitation, which can impact visibility and surface conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single primary runway (03/21) measuring 11,165 feet in length, constructed with asphalt pavement. Its substantial runway length accommodates wide-body aircraft and provides substantial operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types. The airport's coastal positioning near Accra introduces potential maritime wind influences that pilots must consider during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21's extensive length of 11,165 feet allows for accommodating a wide range of aircraft performance envelopes with generous landing and takeoff margins. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind components, particularly given the coastal geographic context. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, accounting for the airport's equatorial location and maritime environmental characteristics.

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.