Government Unveils Plans for New Airport in Ratanakiri Province

• 6 September 2025
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In a significant development for Cambodia’s aviation sector, the Royal Government has announced the designation of nearly 2,000 hectares of land in the Lumphat district of Ratanakiri province for the construction of a new airport. This initiative will be carried out through a public-private partnership, as outlined in a letter from the Council of Ministers dated September 2, 2025.

The Council of Ministers has confirmed that a 1,905-hectare area located in Thmey village, within the Chey Odom commune, has been earmarked for this ambitious project. Plans for the new airport also include the development of supporting public infrastructure. However, the project will proceed only after comprehensive studies are conducted to assess its social and environmental impacts.

Following the completion of the environmental impact assessments, an inter-ministerial working group is expected to present its findings to Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet. This report will provide recommendations for the next steps in advancing the airport project in Ratanakiri province.

This airport development is poised to enhance connectivity and bolster economic growth in the region, marking a pivotal move in Cambodia’s ongoing investments in transportation infrastructure.

• infrastructure development
• airport investment