A heavy downpour on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, triggered a power outage at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, Ghana, causing disruptions to flight operations.
The unexpected blackout led to delays in arrivals and departures, with passengers experiencing inconveniences as check-in processes and security screenings were temporarily halted.
In response to the situation, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) issued a statement explaining that while backup generators activated as expected, an electrical system fault prevented power from reaching the terminal immediately.
“The backup power generating system came on as expected, but an electrical system fault prevented the deployment of power to the terminal. Power was fully restored at 18.19hrs,” the statement read.
GACL further expressed regret over the incident, assuring passengers of its commitment to providing smooth airport operations.
“Management extends its sincere apologies to passengers who were affected by the brief downtime and reiterates its commitment to provide seamless passenger facilitation at the airport.”
The incident has sparked concerns about the resilience of critical infrastructure at Ghana’s busiest airport, especially during extreme weather conditions.
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