Prempeh I International Airport (KMS): Codes, Runways & Location
Prempeh I International Airport (IATA: KMS · ICAO: DGSI) is a large airport serving Kumasi, Ghana. It lies at 6.7146° N, 1.5908° W, 942 ft (287 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prempeh I International Airport
Prempeh I International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kumasi in Ghana. It is identified by the IATA code KMS and the ICAO code DGSI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Prempeh I International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2320 m (7612 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 942 ft (287 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sunyani Airport (NYI) about 109 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,320 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prempeh I International Airport
Where is Prempeh I International Airport located?
Prempeh I International Airport is located in Kumasi, Ghana. Its coordinates are 6.7146° N, 1.5908° W.
What is the airport code for Prempeh I International Airport?
Prempeh I International Airport has an IATA code of KMS and an ICAO code of DGSI.
How long is the runway at Prempeh I International Airport?
Prempeh I International Airport's longest runway is about 2320 m (7612 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Prempeh I International Airport have?
Prempeh I International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Prempeh I International Airport a major airport?
Prempeh I International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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