Techo Takhmao International Airport ( km, អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិតេជោតាខ្មៅ) is an
international airport
An international airport is an airport with customs and border control facilities enabling passengers to travel between countries around the world. International airports are usually larger than domestic airports and they must feature longer ...
currently under construction in
Kandal, Cambodia. Located about south of
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh (; km, ភ្នំពេញ, ) is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since the French protectorate of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its economic, indus ...
, it is expected to be fully operational by 2025, and will replace the existing
Phnom Penh International Airport as the city's main airport.
The airport will span over in
Kandal Province. Once completed, it will be the ninth largest airport in the world and designated as a 4F class airport.
Etymology
The name ''Techo'' ( km, តេជោ) is a title given to army commanders by the King of Cambodia and ''Takhmao'' ( km, តាខ្មៅ) refers to the guardian spirit (
Neakta) of Krong Takhmao which is the provincial city of Kandal province, the province in which the airport is located.
Prime Minister
Hun Sen announced the new name on 9 December 2021 while inspecting the new airport. The word "Techo" is referenced from Khmer history in which the king granted titles to former Khmer army commanders Techo Meas and Techo Yort who operated in the territory of
Kandal Province. He also stated that "Techo" shows the strength of the kingdom's monarchy.
See also
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List of airports in Cambodia
*
List of airlines of Cambodia
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Techo-Ta Khmau International Airport
Airports in Cambodia
Transport in Phnom Penh
Buildings and structures in Kandal province