Ratanakiri Airport - RBE
Ratanakiri Airport is located in Ban Lung, Cambodia. It is the main airport in the area and in addition the town of Ban Lung, it also serves the Ratanakiri Province. Taking its name from the province it is located it, Ratanakiri Airport goes by the IATA code RBE and the ICAO code VDRK. There is one runway, which measures 4,265 feet. The airport is owned by the local government and is operated by the local government as well.
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In addition to handling private flights, Ratanakiri Airport also serves chartered flights and cargo aircrafts. From time to time, it also serves local military aircrafts. The Ratanakari Province is located in Northern Cambodia. Its capital Ban Lung, is about 300 miles from the country’s capital Phnom Phem. Ban Lung sits on Cambodia’s border with Laos. Commercial flights to Ratanakiri Airport stopped in 2005 following an accident that involved a Y-7-100C aircraft. The accident involved a crash when the plan from Phnom Phem hit the side of the runway, causing the landing gear to collapse. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Ban Lung, Lumphat, Stung Treng, and Play Cu.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of charming hotels located in the area served by the Ratanakiri Airport. One of the well-reviewed properties in the area, include the Ratanakiri Paradise Hotel & Restaurant. Two other hotel options include the Yeak Loam Hotel & Spa and the gorgeous Ratanakiri – Boutique Hotel.
An alternate airport for the Ratanakiri Airport is the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
On this page it is easy to search for Ban Lung, Cambodia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Ban Lung, Cambodia (RBE-Ratanakiri) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RBE airport. Most of these RBE hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Ban Lung, Cambodia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the RBE airport are Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda, Ban Lung Market, and Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda.
