AKP Phnom Penh, May 02, 2025 --

Phase 1 of Techo International Airport (TIA) is now 96 percent complete as of April 2025 and is scheduled to begin operations on July 10, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA).

The update was provided during a meeting of the Steering Committee for the Management and Coordination of the Preparation for the Operation of Techo International Airport, Level 4F, Phase 1. The meeting was held on May 2 under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the SSCA.

Participants included members of the SSCA working group, the TIA committee, and senior executives from Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC).

SSCA Secretary of State and Spokesperson H.E. Sinn Chanserey Vutha stated that the committee is currently reviewing the certification and operational readiness requirements.

“If all goes according to plan, the airport will begin operations on July 10, 2025, welcoming both domestic and international travellers,” he said.

The Techo International Airport project is being developed by CAIC, a joint venture between the Royal Government of Cambodia and Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC), a leading Cambodian conglomerate.

Located approximately 20 kilometers south of Phnom Penh, the US$1.5 billion airport spans 2,600 hectares across Kandal and Takeo provinces. Designed to accommodate long-haul international flights, the facility will be capable of handling large aircraft such as the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 747-800.

Cambodia’s aviation sector saw strong growth in 2024, with the country’s three international airports collectively handling a record 6.2 million passengers, according to SSCA data.

Currently, 31 national and international airlines operate flights to and from Cambodia’s three international airports.

By Chea Vannak