Accra, April 10, – The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has pushed back against assertions that Terminal 2 at the Kotoka International Airport is obsolete and unsuitable for refurbishment, insisting that the facility remains an integral part of Ghana’s aviation infrastructure.
According to the Company, decisions on the development of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 were guided by long-term technical studies and strategic aviation planning aimed at expanding capacity without disrupting airport operations.
GACL explained that the construction of Terminal 3 stemmed from a 2013 terminal planning study, which recommended phased expansion of the airport to accommodate rising passenger volumes while maintaining uninterrupted services.
At the time, Terminal 2 was handling all international operations, and any major reconstruction work, the Company said, would have severely affected airport functionality and passenger flow.
The statement noted that subsequent planning documents, including the National Airport Systems Plan prepared in 2014 by Dorsch and supported by the World Bank, reinforced the need for a coordinated expansion strategy involving both terminals.
It said the plan did not propose the abandonment of Terminal 2 but rather its future integration into a wider operational framework alongside Terminal 3.
GACL further indicated that Terminal 2 has continued to receive periodic upgrades over the years, including improvements to the arrivals hall and structural extensions to enhance service delivery.
The facility currently houses several key state institutions, among them the Ghana Immigration Service, National Security, the Narcotics Control Commission and the Bureau of National Investigations, a situation the Company says underscores its continued relevance.
Operationally, GACL explained that Terminal 3 now handles international traffic, while domestic operations are being transitioned to Terminal 2 following the relocation from Terminal 1, as part of a broader restructuring of airport services.
The Company maintained that this arrangement is designed to optimise capacity and increase revenue, noting that international operations remain the most lucrative segment of airport activity.
Responding to concerns about infrastructure adequacy, GACL stated that Terminal 2 is equipped with modern aviation systems, including CCTV surveillance, baggage handling infrastructure and biometric processing tools.
It added that further upgrades are ongoing, with plans to introduce advanced screening technologies such as 3D scanners to strengthen passenger facilitation and security standards.
On compliance, the Company said all project-related processes since 2013 have been carried out in line with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) and the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended.
GACL reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, adding that it would continue to provide information on the project in accordance with the Right to Information law.
It described the Terminal 2 repurposing plan as a strategic decision aimed at maximising existing infrastructure, improving efficiency and supporting Ghana’s ambition of becoming a regional aviation hub.
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