Kotoka International Airport (DGAA)

Accra, Ghana · Africa

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

DGAA

IATA

ACC

City

Accra

Country

Ghana

Region

Africa

Elevation

205 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

5.6052, -0.1668

Overview

Ghanaian capital airport and West Africa hub. Tropical climate with Gulf of Guinea weather influence.

Current Weather at DGAA

Pilots flying into or out of Kotoka International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR DGAA 011300Z 19010KT 160V230 9999 SCT027 29/22 Q1013 NOSIG

Wind 190° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 19

Current TAF

TAF DGAA 011100Z 0112/0218 20012KT 9999 BKN020 BECMG 0117/0119 BKN012 BECMG 0123/0201 26008KT BECMG 0206/0208 5000 BR FM021000 20010KT 9999 NSW BKN015

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Kotoka International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for DGAA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for DGAA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Accra. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kotoka International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Kotoka International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like DGAA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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