The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a six-hour daily runway closure for airlines servicing Kotoka International Airport in Accra for essential repair works. This maintenance exercise is scheduled to last for two years, from March 30, 2025, to March 30, 2027.During the maintenance period, the runway will be completely closed from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM local time each day.

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Airlines such as Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Allied Air Cargo, and Ethiopian Airlines are the main carriers that will be affected by the runway closure. These airlines, however, are making arrangements to ensure their operations continue without disruption.In a letter dated October 23, 2024, and signed by the Managing Director, Mrs.

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Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, the GACL informed airlines of the runway closure schedule due to the upcoming runway overlay works at Kotoka International Airport. The letter also noted that a detailed schedule of the works and a contact list for key personnel involved will be provided to the airlines in due course.

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