Techo International Airport
Airport in Kandal, Cambodia
Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI, ICAO: VDTI) is an international airport in Kandal Stueng District, Kandal Province of Cambodia. Located 19 kilometres (12 mi) south of Phnom Penh, the first phase was operational on 9 September 2025, and replaced the existing Phnom Penh International Airport as the city's main aviation hub. It spans over 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) in Kandal Province, making it Cambodia's largest airport, and is designated as a 4F class airport. An official inauguration ceremony was held on 20 October 2025, with Prime Minister Hun Manet presiding over the grand opening ceremony. The airport acts as the hub for Air Cambodia, Cambodia Airways and Sky Angkor Airlines.
Etymology
The name Techo (Khmer: តេជោ) is a title given to army commanders by the King of Cambodia. Then 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.
Location and connections
Techo International Airport is located in the south of Kandal province, over 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Phnom Penh, near the border of Takeo province, in front of Boeng Cheung Loung lake and surrounded by rice fields.
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