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