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 030800Z 27011KT 8000 FEW030CB 28/23 Q1014 NOSIGWind 270° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF DGAA 022300Z 0300/0406 28007KT 9999 FEW013 BECMG 0306/0308 5000 BR BECMG 0309/0311 9999 NSW BECMG 0312/0314 19014KT PROB30 TEEMPO 0315/0319 5000 TSRA BKN012CB BECMG 0320/0322 NSWDecode METAR for DGAA
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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.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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Training Availability
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