Koh Rong International Airport Update: Runway Works and Eco-Terminal Progression
The development of the Koh Rong International Eco-Tourism Airport has reached significant milestones in 2026. Backed by a $300 million investment through a joint initiative between Cambodia's State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and the Royal Group, the ambitious infrastructure project features a 2,650-meter Category 4C runway and a green passenger terminal situated on the island's central plateau.
Following extensive ground-clearing and grading that commenced in early 2024, current construction efforts are centered on runway sub-base compaction, drainage engineering, and establishing dedicated transit corridors linked to the island's newly paved arterial roads. Upon completion of its initial phase, the airport will accommodate narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and regional turboprops, providing direct flight connections from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Singapore with an initial capacity exceeding 130,000 travelers annually.
While direct air access promises to revolutionize regional connectivity in the coming years, the island's tranquil coastal atmosphere remains completely unaffected. For now, high-speed catamaran ferries operating from Sihanoukville (35 to 45 minutes crossing) continue to serve as the primary, scenic, and eco-friendly gateway to Koh Rong.
Following extensive ground-clearing and grading that commenced in early 2024, current construction efforts are centered on runway sub-base compaction, drainage engineering, and establishing dedicated transit corridors linked to the island's newly paved arterial roads. Upon completion of its initial phase, the airport will accommodate narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and regional turboprops, providing direct flight connections from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Singapore with an initial capacity exceeding 130,000 travelers annually.
While direct air access promises to revolutionize regional connectivity in the coming years, the island's tranquil coastal atmosphere remains completely unaffected. For now, high-speed catamaran ferries operating from Sihanoukville (35 to 45 minutes crossing) continue to serve as the primary, scenic, and eco-friendly gateway to Koh Rong.