Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (WAFF)
Medium airport · Palu, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAFF |
| IATA | PLW |
| Elevation | 284 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°54'59" E 119°54'31" -0.91646, 119.90865 |
| Location | Palu, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,781 ft (2067 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport at a glance
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is a medium airport in Palu, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia, known to airline systems as PLW. The field elevation of 284 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAFF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 6,781 ft (2067 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAFF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kasiguncu Airport | WAFP | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Toraja Airport | WAFB | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | WALS | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport | WAFW | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | WALL | 337 km (182 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 284 ft field elevation of Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 83 airports and airfields we list for Indonesia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is WAFF, and its IATA code is PLW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport above sea level?
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport sits at an elevation of 284 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.9165, 119.9086 — in Palu, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kasiguncu Airport, about 100 km away.
Does WAFF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAFF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport?
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 6,781 ft (2067 m) with a ASP surface.