The Government of Ghana has announced plans to re‑establish a national airline and significantly upgrade the country’s aviation infrastructure, beginning with the remodelling of Terminal 2 at the Accra International Airport into a dual-purpose facility for both domestic and international flights. The announcement was made during the President’s recent address to Parliament, where he outlined the Government’s strategic initiatives under the Reset Agenda.
Passenger traffic handled by the Ghana Airports Company Limited rose to 3.625 million in 2025, up from 3.4 million in 2024. To ease mounting congestion at Terminal 3 and improve operational efficiency, government will repurpose Terminal 2. “We are remodelling Terminal 2 at Accra International Airport into a dual‑purpose facility to serve both domestic and international flights, thereby improving operational efficiency and enhancing the overall passenger experience,” the President said.
The remodelling project will be supported by several ancillary developments, including a new concourse linking Terminal 2 to Terminal 3, a multi-tier seven-storey car park, an airport hotel, and expanded retail amenities, alongside runway expansion and overlay works. These enhancements aim to modernise the airport’s capacity, enhance passenger comfort, and position Ghana’s aviation hub to meet rising future demand.
The President also highlighted that regional airports in Tamale, Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Wa, and Ho are slated for upgrades to improve domestic connectivity, ensure safe operations, and support the growth of domestic air travel. These regional enhancements are designed to complement the remodelling of Accra’s Terminal 2 and support the government’s broader goal of creating a national air transport network.
The broader aviation strategy includes reviving a national airline to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth, particularly in tourism, trade, and logistics. With improved airport infrastructure and domestic airline services, the government expects to strengthen Ghana’s position as a regional transport hub, attract more international carriers, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across the aviation and services sectors.
The initiative is part of a larger government effort to expand Ghana’s transport and industrial infrastructure, complementing other projects such as the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, 24-Hour Economy Modern Markets, and garment factories across three regions, which collectively aim to boost employment, enhance local value chains, and support economic development nationwide.
