The construction of Takhmao Techo International Airport has achieved about 33 percent and is expected to finish in 2024.
The update was shared by H.E. Mao Havannall, Minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation when leading a visit of investors to the construction site on June 14.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction of this international airport has managed to progress, he said.
Encompassing 2,600 hectares in Takhmao town and Kandal Stung district of Kandal province and Bati district of Takeo province, the airport construction was estimated to cost around US$1,500 million.
The Royal Government is also building new international airports in Siem Reap province to be completed in 2023 and in Koh Kong province to be put for operation soon.
The construction of airports in the provinces of Mondulkiri, Banteay Meanchey, and Battambang is in the pipeline as well.
