International Flight Information Manual (Ghana)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Ghana

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	The Director General Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Private Mail Bag Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 77 61 71
Fax:	+233 21 77 32 93
Telex:
AFS:	DGAAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	centre-gcaa@ighmail.com
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Ministry of Roads and Transport Meteorological Services Dept MET HQ PO Box LG 87 Legon-Accra, Ghana West Africa
Telephone:	+233 21 77 71 72 +233 21 77 75 72
Fax:	+233 21 30 26 00 +233 21 77 75 72
Telex:
AFS:	DGAAYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	The Commissioner Customs, Excise, and Preventive Service PO Box 68 Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 66 83 20
Fax:	+233 21 66 00 19
Telex:	CUSTOMS ACCRA
AFS:
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E-mail:
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4. Immigration

Postal address:	Director of Immigration Ghana Immigration Service P.M.B. Ministries Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 22 44 45 +233 21 22 53 21 +233 21 22 16 67
Fax:
Telex:	MIGRANT ACCRA
AFS:
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E-mail:
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5. Health

Postal address:	The Regional Medical Officer Ministry of Health Greater Accra Region PO Box GP 184 Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 77 74 82
Fax:
Telex:	HEALTHFUL ACCRA
AFS:
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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Regional Plant Protection and Quarantine Office PO Box M 199 Greater Accra Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 66 96 32
Fax:
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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	The Director General Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Private Mail Bag Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 77 61 71
Fax:	+233 21 77 32 93 +233 21 77 03 29
Telex:
AFS:	DGAAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	GCAA Private Mail Bag Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 776 171 ext 1238 ext 1380 (briefing office)
Fax:	+233 21 773 393 +233 21 770 329
Telex:
AFS:	DGAAYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	ais-gcaa@ighmail.com
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Ghana
Telephone:
Fax:	+233 21 773 293
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	centre-gcaa@ighmail.com
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	The Director General Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Private Mail Bag Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana
Telephone:	+233 21 77 61 71
Fax:	+233 21 77 32 93
Telex:
AFS:	DGAAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	centre-gcaa@ighmail.com
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
ACCRA (Kotoka) centre-gcaa@ighmail.com	+233 21 77 61 71 ext 1256 +233 21 77 32 83	+233 21 77 32 93 +233 21 77 03 29

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport	M	R	A	N	E

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

Accra - Kotoka International Airport

Kumasi - Kumasi Airport

Sunyani - Sunyani Airport

Tamali - Tamali Airport

World Aero Data -- Ghana Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Director General the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Private Mail Bag, Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL ACCRA; Telex: 2336 GHA CAA) at least 14 days prior to departure.

2. All private and nonscheduled aircraft landing for either commercial or business purposes, not at the official invitation of the Government of Ghana, must request prior permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Protocol Division, Accra, Ghana at least 14 days prior to departure for Ghana. All requests must include:

a. Name of operator.

b. Address of operator.

c. Type of aircraft, registration, and call sign.

d. Estimated date and time of arrival.

e. Point of departure.

f. Name and address of charter or local agent.

g. Pilot's name and nationality.

h. Number of passengers and crew members on board.

i. Purpose of flight.

j. Type of cargo on board.

k. Type of arms and ammunition if any.

l. Route.

m. Home base of aircraft.

3. Nonscheduled excursion flights require an operating permit from the Ghana Tourist Corporation, P.O. Box 3106, Accra, before applying for landing rights.

4. An operator or carrier intending to operate aircraft to or from Ghana for hire or reward must first obtain an air service license from the Air Transport Licensing Authority, P.O. Box 87, Accra.

5. Passport and visa required. Tourist visa required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible). Visa requires 1 application form, 4 photos, onward/return ticket, appropriate fees, and yellow fever immunization. Departure tax $15 paid at airport. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Ghana, 3512 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/686-4520) or Consulate General, 19 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/832-1300).
www.ghana-embassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

None.

Updated: 20040903

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International