Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Palembang, Indonesia. Its IATA code is PLM and its ICAO code is WIPP. The airport lies at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PLM
- ICAO code
- WIPP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- -2.8977, 104.6982
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PDO Pendopo Airport | Talang Gudang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia | 101 km · 63 mi |
| PGK Depati Amir Airport | Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia | 180 km · 112 mi |
| DJB Sultan Thaha Airport | Jambi, Indonesia | 182 km · 113 mi |
| TKG Radin Inten II International Airport | Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | 267 km · 166 mi |
| BKS Fatmawati Soekarno Airport | Bengkulu, Indonesia | 283 km · 176 mi |
| BUU Muara Bungo Airport | Muara Bungo, Indonesia | 318 km · 198 mi |
| TJQ H A S Hanandjoeddin International Airport | Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia | 340 km · 211 mi |
| KRC Departi Parbo Airport | Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | 370 km · 230 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PLM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 479 | 298 | 259 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,573 | 2,842 | 2,469 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,930 | 3,063 | 2,662 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,620 | 3,492 | 3,035 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,918 | 3,677 | 3,195 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,166 | 3,831 | 3,329 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,514 | 5,290 | 4,597 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,057 | 5,628 | 4,890 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,693 | 6,644 | 5,774 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,135 | 6,919 | 6,012 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,305 | 7,025 | 6,104 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,375 | 8,933 | 7,762 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,735 | 9,777 | 8,496 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,816 | 9,827 | 8,540 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 16,468 | 10,233 | 8,892 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,845 | 10,467 | 9,096 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | PALEMBANG APP | 119.200 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.200 |
| INFO | PALEMBANG INFO | 341.600 |
| TWR | MAHMUD TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport?
The IATA code of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is PLM and its ICAO code is WIPP.
Where is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport located?
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is in Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia, at -2.8977, 104.6982.
What time zone is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in?
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pendopo Airport (PDO), about 101 km (63 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.