Dara Sakor International Airport Completes Critical Inspections Ready for November Flight Launch

• 30 September 2024
• Local News
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Dara Sakor International Airport, a USD 200 million investment located in Koh Kong province, completed a two-day flight engineering inspection and calibration on 29-30 September 2024, before the launch of domestic small light aircraft operations in late November.

The technical assessments, conducted with the participation of HE Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation (SSCA), and a representative from Dara Sakor International Airport Investment Company, included checks on air navigation systems, radio communication, and other essential technical parts.

The airport, developed by the Chinese Union Development Group, spans 218 hectares and is now 100 percent complete and ready for commercial operations, as reported on 29 September 2024.

HE Sinn Chanserey Vutha, SSCA’s Secretary of State and Spokesperson, confirmed, “If nothing changes, the operation of the domestic small light aircraft flight at Dara Sakor International Airport may occur at the end of November.”

The airport, designed to accommodate 4E aircraft, ranging from small to medium-sized planes, is poised to serve as a key regional hub. This significant milestone positions the Dara Sakor International Airport to drive economic growth in Koh Kong province, establishing it as a critical asset for Cambodia’s aviation infrastructure. (Read more)

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