Industry data show that in 2019, a total of 16,499 people travelled by air between the two cities.Tourism in Ashanti RegionThe Ashanti Region is the most populous and one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with an estimated population of 4million.Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, has historically been an important reference for the use of Adinkra symbols and craftsmanship. Nigeria records 180 new COVID-19 cases, as NCDC, UNICEF collaborate on accurate messaging, BREAKING NEWS: Jerry John Rawlings is dead, NDA Commandant urges 103 newly promoted soldiers to be loyal, Gov Zulum appoints 132 persons as board members, others, Decomposed body of missing policeman found floating on river, TSA: we have uncovered N1.48b, 265 hidden accounts – Gov. So that when I check-in at Kumasi, I will not stop in Accra but fly straight to the United Kingdom. The project, valued at about US$300 million, comprised the extension of the runway from 1,981m to 2,300m to accommodate Boeing 737-800 series aircraft, construction of a new two-story ultra-modern terminal, construction of additional aprons, restaurants, shopping and parking areas, and a ring road around the airport. Construction of a new terminal building and other ancillary works at the Kumasi Airport is nearing completion, a visit by AviationGhana to the facility has revealed. (aviationghana.com), Gov. After Accra, Kumasi is the second-largest city in Ghana in terms of size and population.Traders, farmers and cattle owners from Brong Ahafo and the northern parts of Ghana bring their wares to large markets in Kumasi to sell every day. Mohammed signs N42.8bn supplementary budget into law, Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ gets 100M plus streams across platforms. Progress has been made in the reconstruction of the Kumasi Airport to international standard, with progress of work on the phase two at 36 per cent. Traders, farmers and cattle owners from Brong Ahafo and the northern parts of Ghana bring their wares to large markets in Kumasi to sell every day. K.I.A. Construction of a new terminal building and other ancillary works at the Kumasi Airport is nearing completion, a visit by Aviation Ghana to the facility has revealed. It’s expected that the new terminal will have the capacity to handle one million passengers per annum. He was speaking at the Nation Building Updates on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. was recently in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic awarded the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation certificate. Kumasi International Airport - The project, valued at about $300 million, would see the construction of a new two-storey ultra-modern terminal, restaurants, shopping and parking areas, and a ring road around the airport. Development of the Kumasi International Airport, including the execution of a New Passenger Terminal with a 1,000,000 pax/year capacity, including the supply of equipment (baggage handling systems, CUTE/CUPPS, security equipment), new APRON for 2 medium Class C aircrafts (B737 and A320), Parking Lot, access road network and auxiliary works. The Ashanti Region is the most populous and one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with an estimated population of 4million. The most informative news site you can find, be the first to know when the news break. Industry data show that in 2019, a total of 16,499 people travelled by air between the two cities. This would make the Kumasi Airport the second international airport in Ghana. Work to upgrade the Kumasi Airport to international standard was started under the John Mahama-led administration. Your email address will not be published. Presently, the Kotoka International Airport is Ghana’s only international airport which has the capacity for large aircraft such as the Airbus A380. After work on phase one was completed in 2014, then President Mahama later cut sod in December 2016 for expansion works to begin. The expansion project was part of the multi-modal transportation system being developed by the government to enhance tourism in the Ashanti Region. PassionAir and AWA, for instance, operate 20 flights per day between Accra and Kumasi. The ACI Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme enables airports to demonstrate to passengers, staff, regulators and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable and established manner. Ghana’s aviation industry is set to get a major boost as plans are currently underway to convert the Kumasi Airport into one that meets international standards. Copyright © 2020 | ...a common bond National Accord Newspaper. After Accra, Kumasi is the second-largest city in Ghana in terms of size and population. 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With sprawling vegetation cover, the city is an important tourist destination noted for its commerce, mining and handicrafts.Over the past two decades there has been rapid growth in commercial activities in the city, chiefly because of its ideal location in the middle-belt of the country. Duncan-Williams to hold memorial, prayer service to honour Rawlings on Monday, ‘He always put Ghana first’ – Duncan-Williams pays tribute to Rawlings [Full text], ‘We had our differences but I admired him’ – Victor Smith on Rawlings’ death, Nana Addo’s achievements in road sector incomparable – Amoako-Atta, Buhari condoles with Ghana following Rawlings’ death, President Akufo-Addo decorates COCOBOD boss with companion of the Order of Volta, Opuni Trial: Agricult received $19.25 million for fertilizer supply in 2013/2014 - COCOBOD Finance Director, Executive Director of National Population Council asked to proceed on leave.