Ghana's western gateway serving the oil-rich Takoradi region.
Location
Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana
Takoradi Airport (IATA: TKD, ICAO: DGTK) is a domestic and regional airport located in Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of Ghana's Western Region. It serves as an important air link for one of Ghana's most economically significant cities, which is a major hub for the country's offshore oil and gas industry.
The airport handles scheduled domestic flights connecting Takoradi to Accra's Kotoka International Airport, as well as charter operations supporting the energy sector. Its strategic importance has grown alongside Ghana's oil production boom following the Jubilee Field discovery in 2007.
The facility is relatively modest in size compared to Kotoka International Airport, with limited infrastructure, though it plays a vital role in regional connectivity and business travel related to the petroleum industry.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both domestic passengers and charter operations.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Sekondi-Takoradi city center.
Airlines here
Africa World Airlines and other domestic carriers have operated scheduled services linking Takoradi to Accra.
Notable facts
- ›Serves the Western Region of Ghana, home to the country's offshore oil and gas industry.
- ›Located approximately 4 kilometers from Takoradi city center.
- ›Handles significant charter traffic related to the petroleum sector.
- ›Ghana's Jubilee oilfield discovery in 2007 increased the airport's strategic importance.
- ›Operates under the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
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