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Cambodia's $2.3 Billion Gateway: Hun Manet Opens Kingdom's Largest Airport

Cambodia has officially opened its largest airport with Prime Minister Hun Manet leading the inauguration ceremony. The $2.3 billion Techo International Airport replaces the old Phnom Penh International Airport and features state-of-the-art facilities. With dual 4-kilometer runways, it can accommodate all types of aircraft including long-haul flights. The airport is expected to significantly boost Cambodia's tourism industry and economic growth through improved connectivity.

Key Points: Hun Manet Inaugurates Cambodia's Techo International Airport

  • $2.3 billion world-class airport replaces old Phnom Penh International Airport
  • Features dual 4-km runways capable of handling all aircraft types
  • Designed in three phases with ultimate 50 million passenger capacity
  • Built on 2,600 hectares in Kandal and Takeo provinces
  • Constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation since 2020
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Cambodian PM officially opens kingdom's biggest airport

Prime Minister Hun Manet opens Cambodia's largest $2.3 billion airport, designed to boost tourism and economic growth with capacity for 50 million passengers.

"It is a gateway, an economic catalyst, and a symbol of the aspirations of Cambodia - Pung Kheav Se"

Kandal, Oct 20

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday officially inaugurated the Techo International Airport (TIA) here, the biggest new airport in the Southeast Asian country.

In his address during the inauguration ceremony, Hun Manet said the $2.3 billion world-class airport has replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport, which was completely closed, Xinhua News Agency reported.

"The TIA is Cambodia's biggest airport at present," he said. "I'm confident that the TIA will become a catalyst for Cambodia's economic and tourism growth, helping attract more investors and tourists."

Hun Manet said the 4F-level international airport would facilitate air travel and air cargo transport, further broadening Cambodia's connection to the region and the world.

He added that the airport would become a main passenger and logistics hub in the kingdom.

According to the Prime Minister, the TIA, with a dual 4-km runway, is capable of accommodating long-haul flights and the landing of all kinds of aircraft.

Work on the airport project began in 2020, with the China State Construction Engineering Corporation being the contractor.

Invested by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd, the TIA has been developed on an area of 2,600 hectares in southern Kandal and Takeo provinces, some 20 km from the capital Phnom Penh.

Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of Cambodia Airport Investment Corporation, the major shareholder in the TIA, said that in Phase 1, a main passenger terminal building, airfields, ancillary buildings, a general aviation and permanent VVIP Terminals, among other supporting infrastructures, had been constructed.

"It is a gateway, an economic catalyst, and a symbol of the aspirations of Cambodia," he said.

Kheav Se said the TIA is built for the future, planned in 3 phases with the design capacity of 13 million passengers for Phase 1, 30 million passengers for Phase 2 and 50 million passengers for Phase 3.

Cambodia currently has three international airports in operation. They are the TIA, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, and the Sihanouk International Airport.

- IANS

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Rohit P
$2.3 billion is a massive investment! While it's good to see infrastructure growth in ASEAN countries, I wonder if such huge projects are really necessary when basic needs still exist. The scale seems excessive for Cambodia's current requirements.
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Arjun K
China State Construction Engineering Corporation as contractor - interesting! This shows China's growing influence in Southeast Asia through infrastructure projects. India should also strengthen its partnerships in the region.
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Sarah B
Planning for 50 million passengers in Phase 3 shows great vision! This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking infrastructure planning that developing countries need. Hope it brings economic benefits to the local people.
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Vikram M
Good to see Cambodia upgrading its aviation infrastructure. With Angkor Wat being such a popular destination for Indian tourists, better airport facilities will definitely improve the travel experience. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
2600 hectares is enormous! That's bigger than many of our Indian airports. Hope the environmental impact was properly assessed. Development should be sustainable.

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