International hub · Kumasi, Ghana

Kumasi/Prempeh I Intl

DGSIKMS
Elevation
942 ft
Coordinates
6°43′N 1°35′W
Local time
Africa/Accra

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Field information

DGSI runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kumasi/Prempeh I Intl (DGSI/KMS) has one runway, 02/20, 7,612 ft (2,320 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 0600-2300. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at DGSI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Accra

  • Country

    Ghana

    GH

  • Municipality

    Kumasi

  • Elevation

    942 ft

  • Position

    6.7146, -1.5908

  • Traffic level

    Low

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    0600-2300

Runways · DGSI

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
02/207,612 ft (2,320 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at DGSI.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kumasi/Prempeh I Intl (DGSI / KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana, through one 24/7 OCC desk. DGSI is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at DGSI

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Ghana

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Ghana. Applicable permit lead times for Ghana are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Ghana are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at DGSI

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at DGSI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at DGSI

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at DGSI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to DGSI

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for DGSI: 6° 42′ 52″ N 1° 35′ 27″ W; elevation 942 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kumasi

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kumasi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at DGSI.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at DGSI

    Support for freighter operations into DGSI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Operating into DGSI?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kumasi/Prempeh I Intl — one desk for the whole trip.