The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) will soon introduce an airport development fee to finance major infrastructure upgrades, Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced during the presentation of the 2026 Budget.
The fee is expected to support the renovation of Sunyani Airport and the construction of a new airport in Bolgatanga.
It will also fund the development of a multi-purpose parking facility and a connecting concourse between Terminals 2 and 3 at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
Speaking on the development fee, he said, “To rehabilitate Sunyani Airport, construct a new airport at Bolgatanga, build a multi-purpose car park and a connecting concourse between Terminals 2 and 3 at the Kotoka International Airport.”
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The Sunyani Airport, located in Ghana’s Bono Region, was built in the 1940s to serve domestic flights, mainly between Sunyani and Accra.
Over time, it has suffered from deteriorating infrastructure and limited facilities, leading to occasional closures.
The government now plans to rehabilitate and modernize the airport to meet safety standards, boost air travel, and promote regional economic growth.
The minister stated that the fee is part of the government’s plan to modernize the country’s airports and enhance the travel experience for passengers.
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