Kotoka no more: Ghana restores Accra International Airport name
The government has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its former designation, Accra International Airport, the Ministry of Transport has announced.
In a press release issued on February 23, 2026, the Ministry said the decision restores the facility to its “former and internationally recognised name”, noting that the airport was originally known as Accra International Airport before it was redesignated.
According to the statement, the renaming will not affect airport operations, safety standards or international travel arrangements.
The Ministry emphasised that within the records of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the airport code has remained “ACC”, underscoring continuity in global aviation systems.
The Ministry explained that implementation of the change will involve a “systematic update of official documentation, statutory instruments where necessary, airport signage, digital platforms, aviation publications, and related communication materials”.
It called on the general public, stakeholders and international partners to support and cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure what it described as a “smooth and seamless transition”.
The statement, issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Transport, expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation of all stakeholders.
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