PHNOM PENH: A delegation from the British Embassy, accompanied by 50 business representatives, recently visited the construction site of Cambodia’s Techo International Airport. Set to officially launch in September, the modern, international-standard airport garnered significant interest, highlighting Cambodia’s growing potential and capabilities.
Oknha Charles Van, Managing Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC), reported that the airport, located in Takhmao City, is over 96% complete and scheduled to open on September 9th. The official inauguration ceremony, under the patronage of His Excellency Samdech Thip Dee Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, is slated for October 20, 2025.
Techo International Airport spans over 2,600 hectares and is classified as an F4-class airport, capable of accommodating large aircraft like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. Its first phase is designed to handle up to 13 million passengers annually.
Numerous officials, delegations from various institutions, and both national and international journalists have toured the airport. Visitors have consistently praised the new airport’s luxurious features and appeal, expressing surprise at Cambodia’s significant investment in such a high-class facility.
Located on an area of more than 2,600 hectares in Prek Sleng commune, Kandal Stung district and Takhmao city, Kandal province, and parts of Bati district, Takeo province, the F4-class Techo International Airport can accommodate large aircrafts such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747, and handle up to 13 million passengers per year in the first phase.
The second phase, to be completed in 2030, can accommodate approximately 30 million passengers per year; and the final phase, to be finished in 2050, can handle up to 50 million passengers per year.
