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| Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport |
| Nativename | Bandara Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II |
| Iata | PLM |
| Icao | WIPP |
| Type | Public / Military |
| Owner | Government of Indonesia |
| Operator | Angkasa Pura II |
| City-served | Palembang |
| Location | Sukarame, Palembang, South Sumatra |
| Elevation-f | 65 |
| Runway1-number | 10/28 |
| Runway1-length-m | 3000 |
| Runway1-surface | Asphalt |
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is the principal aviation gateway serving Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra, Indonesia. Positioned near Musi River and the Palembang Darussalam urban area, the airport connects regional hubs such as Jakarta, Medan, and Surabaya with international points including Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The facility functions as both a civil airport and a base for Indonesian Air Force elements, managed by Angkasa Pura II under oversight of the Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia).
The airport's origins trace to pre-independence airfields used during the Dutch East Indies era and the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies. Post-1945 development accelerated under the Republic of Indonesia, with major upgrades in the 1970s linked to national plans by the First Development Cabinet (Indonesia). The facility was renamed to honor Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, ruler of the Palembang Sultanate, following a 1980s initiative promoting cultural heritage. A comprehensive terminal redevelopment occurred ahead of the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, coordinated with agencies including PT Angkasa Pura II and the South Sumatra provincial government, transforming the airport into an ASEAN-standard hub that supported the 2018 Asian Games co-hosting by Jakarta and Palembang.
The airport complex comprises a single main runway 10/28, apron areas, and parallel taxiways upgraded to accommodate widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330. Ground handling services are provided by operators linked to PT Garuda Indonesia subsidiaries and independent firms serving fleets from Lion Air Group and Citilink. Navigational aids include an Instrument Landing System and VHF omnidirectional range components coordinated with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Indonesia). The site hosts maintenance and fuel services conforming to standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and interacts with the Indonesian Navy for maritime airspace procedures over the Bangka Strait.
The passenger terminal integrates domestic and international concourses with gates configured for narrowbody and limited widebody operations. Airlines operating scheduled services include national carriers such as Garuda Indonesia, low-cost carriers like Lion Air and Batik Air, as well as regional airlines including Sriwijaya Air and NAM Air. International links have been served by SilkAir in past seasons and by Scoot-partner services; charter operations have connected to Jeddah during Hajj seasons via pilgrimage carriers. Cargo operations involve logistics companies and freighters tied to PT Pos Indonesia and commercial integrators serving the Sumatra corridor.
Annual passenger throughput has fluctuated with trends in Indonesian aviation, recording growth during infrastructure stimulus periods and declines amid regional events affecting demand. Before global disruptions, annual statistics placed the airport among the busiest in Sumatra after Kualanamu International Airport and Minangkabau International Airport. Aircraft movements reflect a mix of domestic turboprop services using types such as the ATR 72 and jet services operating Boeing 737 family aircraft. The airport's cargo tonnage mirrors industrial output from the South Sumatra commodities sector, with seasonal peaks tied to agricultural export cycles and energy project logistics.
Access to the airport is provided by road links to the Palembang–Indralaya Toll Road and local arterials connecting to central Palembang, including routes over the Ampera Bridge corridor. Surface transport options comprise taxi services regulated under national frameworks, shuttle buses coordinated with local operators, and private car access. The airport is integrated into regional planning initiatives related to the Palembang Light Rail Transit system and urban transit proposals aimed at connecting terminals with the Palembang City Hall and waterfront districts adjacent to the Musi River.
Planned upgrades have included apron expansion, taxiway enhancements, and terminal capacity increases driven by projections from the Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) and Angkasa Pura II strategic plans. Proposals under consideration involve improved international connectivity targeting Malaysia, Singapore, and Middle East markets, and incorporation of sustainability measures aligned with ICAO guidance. Infrastructure funding models referenced include public-private partnership frameworks similar to projects at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport and resilience initiatives inspired by regional airports like Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The airport's safety record includes operational events investigated by the National Transportation Safety Committee (Indonesia), with incidents ranging from runway excursions to technical failures during approach phases involving regional aircraft. Notable occurrences prompted reviews of ground handling protocols, navigational aids, and emergency response coordination with local agencies including Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana and South Sumatra Provincial Office emergency services. Each investigation generated recommendations consistent with ICAO safety management systems and national aviation regulatory adjustments.
Category:Airports in South Sumatra Category:Palembang