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Airports / Palau / ROR
Large airport · ROR
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport.
Babelthuap Island, Palau · 176 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
306 ratings
0
Operators based
176
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Babelthuap Island, PalauELEV 176 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
306
Google reviews
ratings on Google
176
Field elevation
feet above sea level
246
Nearest alternate
nm to YAP
Field standing
246 nm
To the nearest alternate
Yap International Airport (YAP).
Overview
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (PTRO / ROR) sits in Babelthuap Island, Palau, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 176 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ROR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Yap International Airport (YAP, 246 nm), Pitu Airport (OTI, 490 nm), and Bislig Airport (BPH, 492 nm). With a single 7,200-foot paved runway, ROR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ROR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Babelthuap Airport and Palau International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Babelthuap Island.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Conclusion Koror Airport is more than just a transit point; it's a welcoming gateway to the enchanting islands of Palau.”
Enoch Aidan LAU4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“With its stunning scenery, warm hospitality, and efficient service, it leaves travelers excited to begin their adventure.”
Enoch Aidan LAU4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
PTRO
IATA
ROR
FAA / Local
ROR
Elevation
176 ft
Coordinates
7.3670° N · 134.5441° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,200 ft
- 09/277,200 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,200 ft
ROR's 7,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 246nmYAPYap International AirportYap Island
- 490nmOTIPitu AirportGotalalamo-Morotai Island
- 492nmBPHBislig AirportBislig
- 493nmMXIMati National AirportMati
- 497nmMKWRendani AirportManokwari
- 508nmTDGTandag AirportTandag
Location
Open the full mapPTRO · Roman Tmetuchl International Airport · Babelthuap Island, Palau
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ROR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,989 nm | 9h 41m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,597 nm | 11h 5m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,604 nm | 13h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,747 nm | 13h 46m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,982 nm | 14h 19m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,105 nm | 14h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,138 nm | 14h 40m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,150 nm | 14h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ROR?
- Roman Tmetuchl International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ROR?
- Roman Tmetuchl International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ROR?
- The closest alternate is Yap International Airport (YAP), about 246 nm away, followed by Pitu Airport (OTI) at 490 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ROR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 41m (3,989 nm), Anchorage about 11h 5m (4,597 nm), Seattle about 13h 26m (5,604 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.