Darasakor International Airport Set for Temporary Opening in August

• 2 July 2024
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The Darasakor International Airport in Khemarak Phoumin city, Koh Kong province, is scheduled to open temporarily at the end of August, initially operating domestic flights. This information was confirmed by Mr Sin Chanserivutha, Secretary of State and spokesperson for civil aviation, during a recent announcement to Fresh News in late June 2024.

Mr. Chanserivutha stated that a technical meeting was held to assess the progress of Darasakor International Airport and to propose the initiation of temporary domestic flights as the first step. The airport is also progressing with the necessary procedures to commence international flights eventually.

If all goes as planned, the airport will begin operations by the end of August 2024, catering initially to small aircraft of level 2B. Companies planning to operate international flights will need to obtain civil aviation certification.

Located in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province, Darasakor International Airport is an investment project by the Chinese company Union Development Group. The airport covers an area of 218 hectares, with Phase 1 investment valued at US$200 million. It is designed to accommodate large aircraft, including Boeing-777 and Airbus A-340/A-350 models, marking a significant development in the region’s aviation infrastructure. (Read more)

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