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Airports / Indonesia / PLM
Medium airport · PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.
Palembang, Indonesia · 49 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
9,737 ratings
0
Operators based
49
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Palembang, IndonesiaELEV 49 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
9,737
Google reviews
ratings on Google
49
Field elevation
feet above sea level
54
Nearest alternate
nm to PDO
Field standing
#6 / 81
Indonesia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 9737 Google ratings , ranked against 81 rated Indonesia fields.
54 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pendopo Airport (PDO).
Overview
Located in Palembang, Indonesia, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (WIPP / PLM) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 49 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 PLM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Pendopo Airport (PDO, 54 nm), Depati Amir Airport (PGK, 97 nm), and Radin Inten II International Airport (TKG, 144 nm). With a single 8,202-foot paved runway, PLM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PLM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Palembang.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“One of the highlights of the departure area is the beautiful display of Palembang's cultural heritage.”
Marino Goethe5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are friendly and helpful, making the travel experience smooth.”
Harry Family4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
WIPP
IATA
PLM
FAA / Local
WIPP
Elevation
49 ft
Coordinates
2.8977° S · 104.6981° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Indonesia fields
state range 3–7,348 ft
At 49 ft, PLM sits lower than 57% of the 83 Indonesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 11/298,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
PLM's 8,202 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.
- 54nmPDOPendopo AirportTalang Gudang-Sumatra Island
- 97nmPGKDepati Amir AirportPangkal Pinang
- 144nmTKGRadin Inten II International AirportBandar Lampung
- 153nmBKSFatmawati Soekarno AirportBengkulu
- 208nmRGTJapura AirportRengat-Sumatra Island
- 226nmCGKSoekarno-Hatta International AirportJakarta
Location
Open the full mapWIPP · Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · Palembang, Indonesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PLM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,879 nm | 14h 4m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,996 nm | 14h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,196 nm | 17h 8m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,488 nm | 17h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,722 nm | 18h 21m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,751 nm | 18h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,790 nm | 18h 31m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,835 nm | 18h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PLM?
- Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 PLM?
- Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PLM?
- The closest alternate is Pendopo Airport (PDO), about 54 nm away, followed by Depati Amir Airport (PGK) at 97 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PLM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 14h 4m (5,879 nm), Anchorage about 14h 21m (5,996 nm), Seattle about 17h 8m (7,196 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.