By Edward Dankwah, GNA
Accra, Feb. 13, GNA – Key stakeholders in Ghana’s aviation industry have raised concerns over the implementation of the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC) during AviationGhana’s fifth Breakfast Meeting held recently in Accra.
The meeting, which brought together airline operators, government officials and aviation regulators, discussed critical issues affecting the sector, with particular focus on the newly enacted AIDC.
The levy, passed by Parliament in December 2025, is intended to fund major airport infrastructure projects at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and airports nationwide.
Among the projects earmarked for funding is the construction of a connecting concourse between Terminals 2 and 3 at KIA to enhance seamless airside transfers, improve transfer efficiency and align Accra’s airport experience with global hub standards.
Other planned projects include the resumption of work on the Northern Apron, which would provide parking space for 10 aircraft, and a 2,000-capacity multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 to ease vehicular congestion.
Rehabilitation works at the Sunyani Airport were also highlighted, with stakeholders noting that the current shared passenger space and short runway for small-bodied aircraft fall short of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), said plans were underway for new airports in Bolgatanga and Wa in the Upper East and Upper West Regions.
She said revenue from the AIDC—US$100 for international passengers and GH¢100 for domestic travellers—would be lodged in a dedicated fund and escrow account under the Ministry of Transport, to be used strictly for airport infrastructure development.
Citing the construction of Terminal Three as an example, Mrs Opare emphasised the long-term benefits of sustained investment in aviation infrastructure.
“Can you imagine if Terminal 3 had not been built and we were still relying solely on Terminal 2?” she asked.
Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, underscored the importance of improved passenger experience through enhanced customer service and modern facilities.
He said such improvements would help attract higher passenger traffic and position Ghana as a preferred destination.
Reverend Stephen Wilfred Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders, airport authorities and government agencies to achieve Ghana’s ambition of becoming an aviation hub in the sub-region.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah