Cambodia opens $2bn Chinese-built airport

A $2 billion Chinese-built 2,600-hectare airport in Cambodia opened its runways to the first planes on Tuesday, bringing hopes for a tourism revival.

David Weare, British passenger said "From what I can see, it looks amazing, it's fantastic, it really does. I can't wait to get through and see what the rest of it is all like.">>> <<< Jorge Calderon, American passenger<<<Truly an exciting experience to be one of the first passengers to arrive at this new airport, fabulous airport.

Built by a major state-owned Chinese construction firm, jointly funded by the Cambodian government and the private-owned Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC), the Airport will be able to handle up to 13 million passengers a year, and aims to reach 50 million by 2050.