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Phnom Penh International Airport History and Development

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Early History: Formerly known as Pochentong Airport, built during Japanese occupation using slave labor
King Sihanouk ordered new airstrips after 1953 independence
Used extensively for military and civilian supplies during Cambodian War
Almost closed after Khmer Republic's collapse in 1975
Modern Era: Signed 20-year concession with Vinci Airports in 1995
Air France resumed flights to Paris via Bangkok in 2011
$100 million terminal expansion project completed in 2014
SCA lost concession in 2020, Vinci Airports remains operator
Current Status: Busiest international airport in Cambodia, serving as main gateway
Located 10 km west of Phnom Penh, at 40 feet elevation
Design capacity for 5 million passengers annually
New $1.5 billion airport planned for Kandal Province
Will remain active after new airport construction
Transportation: Trains run express service to Phnom Penh Railway Station since 2018
Multiple taxi and ride-hailing options available
Airport Taxi Association provides transportation services