Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (WIPP)
Medium airport · Palembang, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIPP |
| IATA | PLM |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°53'52" E 104°41'53" -2.89765, 104.69815 |
| Location | Palembang, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport at a glance
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is a medium airport in Palembang, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia, known to airline systems as PLM. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIPP 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, 11/29, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIPP 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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendopo Airport | WIPQ | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Depati Amir Airport | WIKK | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Radin Inten II International Airport | WILL | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Fatmawati Soekarno Airport | WIGG | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Japura Airport | WIBJ | 386 km (208 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II 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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is WIPP, and its IATA code is PLM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport above sea level?
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.8977, 104.6981 — in Palembang, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pendopo Airport, about 101 km away.
Does WIPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIPP 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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport?
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.