Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport

WIPP / PLM

Palembang, ID

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
03:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
10 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WIPP 050330Z 32010KT 280V340 9999 FEW015 31/25 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,549 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
147 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,079 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPP
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 113°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WIPP

7,814 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.5%
MVFR
31.4%
IFR
14.7%
LIFR
4.4%

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 111 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.2°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 111 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.5%
NE
6%
E
8.8%
SE
8.1%
S
6.1%
SW
7.1%
W
13%
NW
26.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

March November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,814 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WIPP
IATA Code: PLM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Palembang
Country: ID
Latitude: -2.897653°
Longitude: 104.698147°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport

Overview

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport serves Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia as a medium-sized airport situated at 49 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -2.897653, 104.698147, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the regional urban and industrial center. The airport features a single runway 11/29 measuring 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at WIPP demonstrate consistently favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating 49% of the time. Marginal VFR conditions occur 32.1% of observations, while Instrument Flight Rules represent only 15.2% of periods. Temperature ranges between 23°C and 35°C with an average of 27.3°C, providing stable thermal conditions for aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly northwest winds at 315 degrees, with an average speed of 4.8 knots and occasional maximum gusts up to 111 knots. Calm wind conditions exist 2.5% of the time, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots. November, September, and January represent the most consistent months for optimal Visual Flight Rules conditions. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with minimal meteorological interference during these months.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.