PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia has set Sept 9, 2025 for the official operation of the Techo International Airport, said a statement on Friday.
Mao Havannall, minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, said in the statement that although the official operation is determined for Sept 9, the official inauguration ceremony will be held on Oct 20, which will be presided by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Invested by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd, the 1.5-billion-U.S.-dollar airport is being constructed on an area of 2,600 hectares in southern Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 20 km from the capital, Phnom Penh.
Work on the airport project began in 2020. It is classified as a 4F-level airport, the highest level in the world.
It will be capable of handling approximately 13 million passengers a year in the first phase.
Thourn Sinan, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter, said the new airport will enhance Cambodia's image as a modern and accessible destination.
"Improved connectivity will attract more international airlines and travelers, showcasing Cambodia as a key player in the region," he told Xinhua.
"The airport is expected to stimulate economic growth by creating jobs, boosting local businesses, and increasing investments in infrastructure," Sinan said.
"It will also facilitate trade and commerce, providing a boost to various sectors beyond tourism." - Xinhua
