Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Palu, Indonesia. Its IATA code is PLW and its ICAO code is WAFF. The airport lies at an elevation of 284 ft (87 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 6,781 ft (2,067 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PLW
- ICAO code
- WAFF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 284 ft (87 m)
- Coordinates
- -0.9165, 119.9087
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,781 ft · 2,067 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OJU Tanjung Api Airport | Tojo Una-Una, Indonesia | 191 km · 119 mi |
| MOH Maleo Airport | Morowali, Indonesia | 242 km · 150 mi |
| LLO Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport | Palopo, Indonesia | 244 km · 152 mi |
| TLI Sultan Bantilan Airport | Toli Toli-Celebes Island, Indonesia | 247 km · 153 mi |
| TRT Toraja Airport | Toraja, Indonesia | 252 km · 157 mi |
| UOL Buol - Pogogul Airport | Buol, Indonesia | 280 km · 174 mi |
| BXT LNG Badak Airport | Bontang-Borneo Island, Indonesia | 294 km · 183 mi |
| AAP Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | Samarinda, Indonesia | 302 km · 188 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PLW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,787 | 1,111 | 965 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,549 | 2,827 | 2,456 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,571 | 2,840 | 2,468 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,906 | 3,048 | 2,649 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,611 | 3,487 | 3,030 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,511 | 4,667 | 4,055 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,129 | 6,294 | 5,469 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,173 | 6,321 | 5,493 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,592 | 7,203 | 6,259 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,039 | 7,480 | 6,500 | View route |
| LHR London | 12,133 | 7,539 | 6,551 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,943 | 8,042 | 6,989 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,299 | 9,506 | 8,261 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,387 | 9,561 | 8,309 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,580 | 9,681 | 8,413 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,933 | 10,522 | 9,143 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport?
The IATA code of Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is PLW and its ICAO code is WAFF.
Where is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport located?
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is in Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia, at -0.9165, 119.9087.
What time zone is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport in?
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 6,781 ft (2,067 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tanjung Api Airport (OJU), about 191 km (119 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.