Takoradi Airport – TKD Takoradi
Takoradi Airport is a military-used airport with a designated IATA airport code of TKD, located in Takoradi, which is the capital city of Ghana’s Western Region. The airport was being operated by Ghana Air Force, which serves the military air traffic operations of the twin city of Sekondi and Takoradi. The twin city is known for their stunning beaches including Busua Beach and Axim Beach. Takoradi Airport is primarily used for general aviation or for private recreational transport and but was catered by one airline, Africa World Airlines bound to Accra.
Best Time to Visit
Takoradi Airport is situated in an altitude of 21 feet with a sole designated 4/22 asphalt runway measuring 1,750 feet. During the Second World War, the airport was the main station for refueling between Nigeria’s Apapa Airport and Liberia’s Monrovia-Roberts Field. It was also been used as post of the Royal Air Force, UK’s combat force branded as RAF Takoradi. This airport also serves as the hub of 26 Squadron SAAF during the war soaring Vickers Wellington, a medium bomber aircraft, to patrol the Atlantic.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Akroma Plaza is the closest hotel from Takoradi Airport roughly around 1.7 miles away. It is modern hotel offering basic amenities for a comfortable accommodation. Other hotels to choose from when in Takoradi are Protea Hotel by Marriott Tokaradi Select, Raybow International Hotel and West Fijai International Hotel. These hotels also offer an easy access to Tokaradi’s major tourist attractions such as Fort George Fortress, Vienna City Beach and Fort Orange.
