[3] World War II Origins: Initially founded as an advanced operational base for troops, the airport's strategic importance was recognized early on.

[4] Post-Independence Expansion: In the 1960s, plans were made to develop a new international airport to serve both military and civilian purposes.

Although the project faced delays, it eventually resumed, leading to the establishment of facilities accommodating civil operations.

During the CAN 2008 African Cup of Nations, the airport serviced direct flights between Ghana and Angola, South Africa and Tunisia.

[15] These data show number of passengers movements into the airport, according to the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.