The capital of Cambodia is subject to a major transformation, as a new airport is scheduled for 1 billion pounds next year. Takhmao International Airport is scheduled to be near the capital of the PhNOM Penh in Cambodia, the largest ninth airport in the world, and is preparing with millions of passengers annually, enhancing the economy to become a major player in the region.
The first stage of the airport is 12 miles from Bennah, and it opens its doors next year with one runway and a station that can be able to deal with 13 million passengers annually annually and about 175,000 tons of goods. The second stage will expand the airport, adding the second wing to the station by 2030, which increases the ability of passengers to 30 million. The third and final stage will witness that the airport grows to 50 million passengers by 2050.
It is said that the new airport will replace Bennah International Airport, the largest current airport in Cambodia, for commercial flights, while the old airport will be used in local flights and a military air base.
The amazing new airport will include four floors and will include a passenger station that extends over an area of more than 240,000 square meters. It will be classified as an airport at 4F, which is the highest level in the world. The airport will be connected to the capital by a highway and ultimately a high integrated railway.
It will cover more than 2,600 hectares and extend Kandal and Takeo provinces. He promised to enhance the Cambodia connection and economic capabilities. According to B1M, Cambodia is currently the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, and a third faster in Asia in general.
Cambodia Airport will be inspired by local traditions an architectural design dependent on the country’s forests, as trunks reach the roof of the building. The ceiling will be supported by 36 -meter structural trees. The station will be almost completely operated on the energy resulting from a photo farm on the site, and it will be flooded with natural light and full of beautiful green spaces.
The central head house of the peripheral building will be moved by two girovot -shaped swarms on each side, designed to reduce walking distances.
Last year, Cambodia opened 722,000 pounds sterling, Sim Rape Airport. The new 700 hectare airport was built to keep pace with the growing tourism sector in Cambodia. In 2023, 5.45 million international tourists visited Cambodia, on the occasion of an increase of 139.5 % compared to 2022.
