Story by Warrant Officer Class 1 Amoah Noel King

Pictures by Corporal Osei Ansh

As part of the efforts to gain first-hand knowledge of military, civil air traffic control and their role in national development, Students of Junior Staff Course 86 of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) paid a visit to Air Force Base Accra on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

The visit, led by the Chief Instructor, Colonel Maxwell Essuman, offered the students an opportunity to appreciate the roles, functions and practical operational capabilities of the Air Force Base Accra and the importance of effective air traffic management to aviation safety and national security.

Squadron Leader Annang Kwabena Breman who briefed the students, highlighted the importance of air traffic control in coordinating aircraft movements, maintaining flight safety and ensuring the orderly use of airspace.

He further highlighted the operations of No. 3 Helicopter Wing, which include, tactical airlift, troop transportation, medical and casualty evacuation, search and rescue, disaster response, reconnaissance and internal security operations.

He underscored the Wing’s support to joint military operations, maritime security, humanitarian assistance and United Nations peace support missions, demonstrating the versatility of helicopter operations in addressing both military and national emergencies.

Squadron Leader Annang indicated that the visit provided an opportunity to bridge classroom learning with practical experience in air traffic control procedures and their knowledge in the role of the Ghana Air Force in contributing to national security and development.

The students later toured the Base’s flight line to observe the aircraft and learn more about the capabilities that enable the Ghana Air Force to undertake its diverse operational tasks.