# Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)

> Palembang, ID · IATA: PLM · ICAO: WIPP · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PLM` |
| ICAO | `WIPP` |
| City | Palembang |
| Country | ID |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -2.89765, 104.69815 |

## Description

Coded PLM and named after a sultan of the Palembang Sultanate, this Angkasa Pura II gateway is South Sumatra's principal airport. It runs mostly domestic services to Jakarta, Batam and Indonesia's main islands, flown by Lion Air, Citilink and Garuda. Air freight is carried predominantly as belly cargo on passenger flights; an on-site cargo terminal handles customs and sorting, while heavy international consignments move through the national hub at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK). For forwarders the practical split is clear: time-critical and lightweight goods direct from PLM, consolidated full loads via Jakarta. The nearby Musi River and Boom Baru port add a strong maritime and inland-waterway leg to the regional supply chain, while the Trans-Sumatra Highway ties the airport into the island's industrial zones.

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