Kumasi Airport

DGSI / KMS

Kumasi, GH

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5kt
320°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR DGSI 171400Z 32005KT 8000 SCT016 33/24 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 942ft
SCT 1,600ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,542ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (942 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,037 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,423 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF DGSI 171115Z 1712/1812 23003KT 8000 SCT016 BECMG 1713/1715 4000 HZ BECMG 1719/1721 8000 NSC BECMG 1804/1806 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:00Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 3kt
Visibility: 8 km
19:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km

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: 02
6,502 ft 148 ft ASP 12°
↑ 2.5kt ↔ 4.3kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Kumasi Airport

Kumasi Airport (DGSI/KMS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kumasi, GH. The facility operates at an elevation of 942 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.