It was established in December 1940 serving as the landing of military troops during the World War II.

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

Part of that cost, amounting to US$55.7 million, was borrowed by the Ghanaian government from the UK Export Finance.

The EPC contractor was the United Kingdom subsidiary of the Brazilian multinational company Queiroz Galvão.

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