The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) will conduct a full-scale emergency simulation exercise at the Accra International Airport on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The exercise, dubbed “FALCON EYE 2026”, is scheduled to take place between 9:00am and 12 noon as part of efforts to test the airport’s preparedness to respond to emergencies.
According to GACL, the exercise is being conducted in line with the Ghana Civil Aviation Directives (GCAD) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices, which require Ghana to undertake a full-scale emergency exercise at least once every two years.
The exercise is intended to assess the adequacy of the Accra International Airport’s Contingency and Aerodrome Emergency Plans and evaluate the country’s readiness to manage emergencies at the airport.
GACL said the exercise will simulate an act of unlawful interference targeting airport operations and facilities, followed by a coordinated response from relevant emergency and security agencies.
The response will involve various agencies, including personnel of the Emergency Operations Centre.
An Exercise Planning Team comprising representatives from the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Army and Ghana Police Service has been responsible for planning and conducting the exercise.
GACL has assured passengers and the general public that the simulation will result in minimal interruptions to normal airport operations.
Management of the airport and participating stakeholders have consequently appealed to the public for their cooperation during the exercise.
The exercise forms part of Ghana’s efforts to maintain and test its emergency preparedness and ensure that relevant agencies can effectively coordinate their response in the event of a real emergency at the country’s main international airport.
