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Gateway to Cambodia's second-largest city and cultural hub.
Location
Battambang, Cambodia
Battambang Airport (IATA: BBM, ICAO: VDBG) is a domestic airport serving Battambang, the second-largest city in Cambodia. Located in the northwest of the country, it connects the region to the capital Phnom Penh and supports tourism linked to the nearby Angkor-era temples and Battambang's colonial heritage.
The airport has historically operated with limited scheduled services, with flights intermittently suspended and resumed depending on airline demand and infrastructure conditions. It serves primarily as a domestic gateway, with no significant international scheduled operations.
Battambang Airport is managed under Cambodia's civil aviation authority framework and has seen periodic efforts to upgrade facilities to support growing regional tourism and economic activity in the province.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle domestic passenger traffic at a modest scale.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Battambang city center is primarily available via tuk-tuks, taxis, and private vehicle hire, with the airport situated a short distance from the urban core.
Airlines here
Scheduled services have been operated by carriers such as Cambodia Bayon Airlines and other small Cambodian domestic operators, though service has been inconsistent.
Notable facts
- ›Battambang is Cambodia's second-largest city and a major rice-producing region.
- ›The airport has experienced periods of suspended commercial service due to low demand.
- ›No significant international scheduled routes operate through Battambang Airport.
- ›The airport supports general aviation and occasional charter flights in addition to scheduled services.
- ›Battambang province borders Thailand, giving the airport some strategic regional significance.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
