Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), James Agalga, says the Accra International Airport (AIA) is the only profitable airport in Ghana, with all other regional airports operating at a loss.
Speaking on the Super Morning Show on April 7, 2026, Mr Agalga explained that revenue from Accra is used to subsidise airports across the country.
“Apart from KIA, all the other airports are not profitable. They are heavily subsidised by Accra,” he said.
He noted that despite their lack of profitability, regional airports remain essential to government’s goal of improving connectivity and opening up the country.
Mr Agalga also linked their importance to national security, particularly in northern Ghana, where he said airports could support military operations if needed.
“It’s important that airports in the northern sector remain operational, not just for civil aviation but also for potential military use, including troop deployment,” he stated.
He said the new airport charges—including an extra GH¢100 for domestic one-way travel, up to $30 for regional trips and $50 for international one-way flights—are necessary to sustain the aviation network.
According to him, without these levies, GACL would struggle to maintain regional airports, which could affect both connectivity and national security.
GACL maintains that the new pricing regime is critical to funding operations and ensuring Ghana’s aviation infrastructure remains functional nationwide.
