Obuasi Airport

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Obuasi Airport
Summary
Airport typePrivate
Owner Anglo Gold Ashanti
Operator Gianair
Serves Obuasi
Coordinates 6°17′26″N1°42′5″W / 6.29056°N 1.70139°W / 6.29056; -1.70139
Map
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Obuasi
Obuasi Airport
Runways
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12/305,2501,600Paved

Obuasi Airport is a private airport serving the town of Obuasi in Obuasi Municipal District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [1]

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History

Obuasi Airport is a private airfield developed by Anglo Gold Ashanti to service their operations at the Obuasi Gold Mine. [2] The airport was developed from a former airstrip and was inaugurated on 30 August 2012 by Minister of Transport, Collins Dauda. The airport is operated by Gianair on behalf of the owners. [3]

Airline and Destination

AirlinesDestinations
Gianair Accra [4]

Accidents and Incidents

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References

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  2. "AngloGold Ashanti open Ghana's second largest airport". Ventures Africa. 4 September 2012.
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