Roman Tmetuchl International Airport is a large airport serving Babelthuap Island, Palau. Its IATA code is ROR and its ICAO code is PTRO. The airport lies at an elevation of 176 ft (54 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 7,200 ft (2,195 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ROR
- ICAO code
- PTRO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 176 ft (54 m)
- Coordinates
- 7.3670, 134.5441
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,200 ft · 2,195 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YAP Yap International Airport | Yap Island, Micronesia | 456 km · 283 mi |
| MKW Rendani Airport | Manokwari, Indonesia | 920 km · 572 mi |
| RJM Marinda Airport | Waisai, Indonesia | 962 km · 598 mi |
| BIK Frans Kaisiepo Airport | Biak, Indonesia | 967 km · 601 mi |
| IAO Siargao Airport | Del Carmen, Philippines | 978 km · 608 mi |
| DVO Francisco Bangoy International Airport | Davao, Philippines | 982 km · 610 mi |
| SOQ Domine Eduard Osok Airport | Sorong, Indonesia | 987 km · 613 mi |
| BXU Bancasi Airport | Butuan, Philippines | 1,013 km · 629 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ROR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 3,179 | 1,975 | 1,717 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,451 | 2,144 | 1,863 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,052 | 2,518 | 2,188 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,917 | 3,055 | 2,655 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,449 | 4,007 | 3,482 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,574 | 5,327 | 4,629 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,764 | 6,689 | 5,812 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,093 | 6,893 | 5,990 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,790 | 7,326 | 6,366 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,991 | 7,451 | 6,475 | View route |
| LHR London | 12,194 | 7,577 | 6,584 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,207 | 7,585 | 6,591 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,433 | 8,347 | 7,253 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,879 | 8,624 | 7,494 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,941 | 8,663 | 7,528 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,226 | 11,325 | 9,841 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | KOROR RDO | 123.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Roman Tmetuchl International Airport?
The IATA code of Roman Tmetuchl International Airport is ROR and its ICAO code is PTRO.
Where is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport located?
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport is in Babelthuap Island, Airai, Palau, at 7.3670, 134.5441.
What time zone is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in?
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 7,200 ft (2,195 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Roman Tmetuchl International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Yap International Airport (YAP), about 456 km (283 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.