Techo Takhmao International Airport Nears Completion with 82% of Construction Finalised

• Sommana Yan
• 29 August 2024
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The ambitious construction project of Techo Takhmao International Airport, a Class 4F facility with an initial investment of USD 1.5 billion, is now 82% complete, according to AMS Central media on 27 August 2024.

His Excellency Mao Havnall, Spokesman of Civil Aviation, confirmed that the remaining construction work, less than 20%, is on track to be finished by October 2024.

“The work that has been completed 100% includes air traffic control towers, parking lots have achieved more than 90%, while the power supply centre is 85% completed, and the construction of passenger terminals has achieved 86%,” HE Mao Havanal explained in a detailed breakdown of progress.

With USD 1.2 billion already spent out of the total budget of USD 1.5 billion, the project is being funded by Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAIC), a joint venture between the Royal Government of Cambodia and OCIC.

After the completion of the construction phase in October, plans are underway to equip the airport with advanced technical and technological equipment, aiming for a grand opening by the end of the first half of 2025.

The Techo International Airport project, spread over an area of 2,600 hectares, is strategically located 20km south of Phnom Penh, extending into Takhmao City, Kandal Province, and Takeo Province. (Read more)

The Techo Takhmao International Airport, also referred to as a 4F airport, is designed to accommodate long-haul transcontinental flights and can handle large aircraft such as the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 747-800. The development of this new airport is set to make it the largest and most modern airport in Asia, highlighting Cambodia’s commitment to enhancing its aviation infrastructure and positioning itself as a significant player in regional air travel.

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