Prempeh I International Airport is a large airport serving Kumasi, Ghana. Its IATA code is KMS and its ICAO code is DGSI. The airport lies at an elevation of 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 7,612 ft (2,320 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KMS
- ICAO code
- DGSI
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 942 ft (287 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.7146, -1.5908
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,612 ft · 2,320 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Prempeh I International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NYI Sunyani Airport | Sunyani, Ghana | 109 km · 68 mi |
| ACC Kotoka International Airport | Accra, Ghana | 200 km · 124 mi |
| TKD Takoradi Airport | Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana | 203 km · 126 mi |
| ABJ Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | 305 km · 190 mi |
| LFW Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | Lomé, Togo | 320 km · 199 mi |
| TML Yakubu Tali International Airport | Tamale, Ghana | 326 km · 203 mi |
| BYK Bouaké Airport | Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire | 401 km · 249 mi |
| COO Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | Cotonou, Benin | 441 km · 274 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KMS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,719 | 2,932 | 2,548 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,869 | 3,026 | 2,629 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,874 | 3,028 | 2,631 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,908 | 3,050 | 2,650 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,978 | 3,093 | 2,688 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,914 | 3,675 | 3,193 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,376 | 3,962 | 3,443 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,022 | 4,984 | 4,331 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,548 | 5,312 | 4,616 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,933 | 5,551 | 4,823 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,537 | 6,547 | 5,690 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,710 | 7,276 | 6,323 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,840 | 7,357 | 6,393 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,992 | 7,451 | 6,475 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,820 | 8,587 | 7,462 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,893 | 9,875 | 8,581 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 658.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Prempeh I International Airport?
The IATA code of Prempeh I International Airport is KMS and its ICAO code is DGSI.
Where is Prempeh I International Airport located?
Prempeh I International Airport is in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana, at 6.7146, -1.5908.
What time zone is Prempeh I International Airport in?
Prempeh I International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Prempeh I International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 7,612 ft (2,320 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Prempeh I International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sunyani Airport (NYI), about 109 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.