Building Profile: Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Project Overview

Location: Pou Senchey District, ~10 km west of Phnom Penh city center, Cambodia

Use Type: International airport serving both civilian and military purposes; primary gateway to the capital

Owner: Royal Government of Cambodia 

Operator: Société Concessionnaire de l'Aéroport (SCA), under Cambodia Airports

Opened: 19 January 1959; scheduled closure: 8 September 2025 (to be replaced by Techo International Airport)

Council Area / Zoning: National infrastructure under central government oversight

Building Profile: Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Building Specifications

Feature

Specification

Runway

One runway (05/23), asphalt surface, 3,000 m × 45 m

Terminal Layout

Two-storey building with separate zones for international and domestic traffic; one merged terminal complex

Passenger Capacity

Designed capacity ~5 million passengers/year; served ~4.7 million in 2024

Expansion Works

Phased expansions completed 2016–2017, adding ~31,000 m² of terminal space and additional aerobridges

Aerobridges

Initially four (built in 2003), expanded to seven during terminal upgrade

Construction Type

Reinforced concrete framed structures with modern airport finishes

Facilities & Amenities

Duty-free shops, retail outlets, restaurants, VIP lounges (e.g. Plaza Premium), lounges, ATMs, currency exchange, free WiFi, prayer/smoking rooms

Ground Access & Parking

Parking: ~360 spaces; connections include taxis, tuk-tuks, buses, and airport express train to city center

Fire & Safety

Compliant with ICAO and Cambodian regulatory standards; includes cargo and fire stations, advanced baggage and security systems