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Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport

Palembang, Indonesia

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Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport

Palembang, Indonesia
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Gateway to South Sumatra's cultural and industrial heartland.

Opened
1947
Location
Palembang, Indonesia
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport serves Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra province in Indonesia. Named after an 18th-century Sultan of Palembang, the airport is the primary aviation gateway for a city historically known for its role in the Sriwijaya Empire and its modern petroleum and natural gas industries. The airport has undergone significant expansion and modernization over the years, including upgrades ahead of the 2018 Asian Games held in Palembang. It handles both domestic and international flights, connecting the city to major Indonesian hubs and select regional destinations. Palembang is one of Indonesia's largest cities, and the airport plays a vital role in facilitating business travel, tourism, and cargo movement tied to the region's energy sector.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal handling both domestic and international passengers, with a capacity expanded following renovations in the 2010s.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and buses connecting the airport to central Palembang, located approximately 12 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, Citilink, and Sriwijaya Air, primarily on domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, a Palembang sultan who resisted Dutch colonial rule in the early 19th century.
  • ›The airport was renovated and expanded to accommodate the 2018 Asian Games, co-hosted by Palembang and Jakarta.
  • ›It serves as an important hub for accessing South Sumatra's petroleum industry infrastructure.
  • ›Palembang is one of only a few Indonesian cities outside Java to host Asian Games events.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code WIPP places it within Indonesia's western airspace designation.
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Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Palembang, the capital and largest city of South Sumatra, Indonesia, as well as its surrounding areas. The airport is located in the Talang Betutu district, approximately 10 km from the city center. Formerly known as Talang Betutu Airport, it was later renamed in honor of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (1767–1852), the last sultan of Palembang and a revered Indonesian national hero. The airport is the primary gateway to Palembang and South Sumatra, offering flights to key cities across Indonesia, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Yogyakarta. The airport also offers international flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore. These services were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and in 2024 the airport’s international status was temporarily revoked due to the absence of international operations. The status was reinstated the following year.

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