Techo Airport to Test A320 on Aug 15, More Widebodies Next Month
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The highly anticipated Techo International Airport, poised to become a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia, is scheduled to conduct its first wide-body aircraft test flight on August 15, 2025. According to Oknha Charles Vann, Managing Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co.
, the test will involve an Airbus A320 aircraft. Furthermore, two additional wide-body aircraft tests are slated for early September, marking a significant milestone in the airport's development.
Background
The tests aim to validate the airport's operational readiness and ensure its infrastructure can accommodate large passenger and cargo aircraft.
Techo International Airport, located approximately 20 kilometers south of Phnom Penh, is a flagship infrastructure project for Cambodia, designed to handle up to 13 million passengers annually in its initial phase Future expansion plans aim to increase capacity to 50 million passengers per year
The completion of Techo International Airport will significantly enhance Cambodia's competitiveness in the aviation sector, potentially attracting more international airlines and fostering economic growth The project also highlights Cambodia's commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and integrating more deeply into the regional and global economy
The Cambodian government views the airport as a key component of its long-term development strategy The successful test flights are crucial for obtaining necessary certifications and approvals before the airport can commence commercial operations. While an official opening date has not yet been confirmed, the progress of the test flights suggests the airport is nearing completion.
The ongoing development underscores Cambodia's ambitions to become a leading regional player in aviation and logistics. What impact will this have on air travel costs.
How will Cambodian travelers benefit. Where will the new routes connect.
Why are the wide-body aircraft being tested and not smaller aircraft first. When will the official grand opening occur.
