After the recent announcement by a joint venture between a Cambodian tycoon and Bangkok air to build an airport in Koh Kong Province, Battambang is also looking at the possibility of reviving its domestic aviation aspirations. A group of French investors and pilots have shown considerable interest in investing in restoring and upgrading the Battambang provincial airport because of the provine’s high economic potential.

 

The news was revealed after a meeting between Mr. Nguon Ratan, Governor of Battambang Provincial Council and Mr. Emmanuel Dias, General Manager of Airaviata (AAT) Cambodia Regional Airlines Company early last week at the Provincial Hall. Emmanuel DIAS, General Manager of Airaviata Project (AAT), had presented the plans to invest in domestic aviation and small aircraft routes.

 

Nguon Ratan, governor of Battambang, welcomed and supported plans to invest in the sector, as well as revitalising Battambang airport. The airport is 3 kilometers from the city center in Battambang. It has a total land area of 128.68 hectares. The runway length is slightly over 1,600 meters with a width of 34 meters.

 

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Great news. As a regular visitor to Battambang, I have been suggesting this for some time, including to Air Asia. This will certainly be a vast improvement to the diabolically slow land crossing between Aranyapratet and Poipet or the long drive from Siem Reap/Phnom Penh airports. Photo of the disused airport:-