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PLM Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (IATA: PLM, ICAO:WIPP) is located in the the city of Palembang, Indonesia. It is the primary international airport serving Palembang and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

PLM

ICAO Code

WIPP

Name

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Indonesia (ID)

City

Palembang

Latitude

-2.8982501

Longitude

104.6999969

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

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Airport Overview

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport（PLM） is the principal international gateway for Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Identified by ICAO code WIPP, it operates in the UTC+07:00 time zone and is located at approximately 2.8982501° S, 104.6999969° E. For air freight, the airport is best treated as a regional passenger-led gateway with international capability rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. It supports Palembang’s industrial, commercial and consumer distribution requirements, while larger capacity, broader airline options or specialist handling may require an onward connection through a regional hub. Our service team can assess the shipment’s commodity, required delivery date, customs status and available uplift before confirming the most suitable routing.

Airport	Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
IATA / ICAO	PLM / WIPP
City / Country	Palembang / Indonesia
Location	Palembang, Indonesia
Coordinates	2.8982501° S, 104.6999969° E
Time zone	UTC+07:00

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: Primarily serves Palembang and South Sumatra, with cargo commonly moving as belly freight or through connecting hubs.
International handling: International export and import movements require current airline acceptance, customs procedures and local handling confirmation.
Hub dependency: Capacity, routing and transit time can vary according to connections through Jakarta or other regional gateways.
Commodity sensitivity: Perishables, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and oversized cargo require advance acceptance rather than standard booking assumptions.
Local delivery planning: Final-mile collection in Palembang should be arranged around customs release, terminal handover and consignee operating hours.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats facility availability as shipment-specific and confirms the operational chain with the selected airline, ground handler and customs broker before acceptance.

General cargo handlingStandard export and import cargo may be accepted through the airport’s appointed cargo-handling arrangements, subject to airline booking, cut-off and documentation controls.

Customs-controlled movementImport release, export clearance and inspection arrangements must be coordinated with an Indonesian customs broker and the relevant handling party.

Temperature-sensitive cargoCold-chain staging, cool-room access and transfer protection should be confirmed in writing for pharmaceuticals, seafood, produce and other perishables.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the carrier’s current dangerous-goods approval, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and available trained handling resources.

Special cargoLive animals, valuables, human remains, oversized pieces and high-density cargo require pre-alert, dimension checks and carrier approval before tender.

Collection and deliveryOur team can coordinate terminal collection, customs release and local trucking, but vehicle access, handover timing and storage conditions must be confirmed case by case.

The existence, operating hours, storage limits and certification status of a particular facility can change. We will not promise cold storage, bonded storage or dangerous-goods acceptance until the appointed handler confirms it for the planned flight.

Routes & Transit Times

Export cargo may be arranged as a direct uplift when an operating carrier accepts the commodity and space is available; otherwise, our team normally evaluates a connection through Jakarta or another suitable regional gateway.
International routings may involve airline-to-airline or airline-to-ground-handler transfer, so the confirmed transit plan depends on interline capability, terminal transfer procedures and customs status.
Actual transit time is affected by booking confirmation, day-of-week capacity, connection protection, security screening, weather, aircraft changes and customs inspection.
For urgent cargo, we compare airport-to-airport uplift with an alternative gateway and controlled trucking solution rather than relying on an unconfirmed schedule.

No fixed flight frequency, airline assignment or delivery promise should be inferred from the airport’s international designation. Our service team confirms the current routing and cut-off after receiving the shipment profile.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Palembang and the wider South Sumatra market, including industrial, retail, infrastructure and regional distribution demand.
Typical commercial shipments: Machinery parts, electrical and electronic goods, garments, consumer products, documents, samples and production inputs may be suitable for air freight subject to acceptance.
Time-sensitive cargo: Seafood, agricultural products, chilled food and pharmaceuticals require confirmed packaging, temperature control and transfer arrangements.
Project and industrial cargo: Heavy, long or irregular pieces should be screened for aircraft limitations, build-up requirements, road access and possible routing through a larger gateway.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Airline cut-off times are flight- and commodity-specific. We recommend securing space and submitting the final dimensions, gross weight, pieces and commodity description before delivery to the terminal.
Export documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions and any applicable export or product documents must be consistent. Customs requirements should be checked with the Indonesian broker before tender.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets, paints and equipment containing lithium batteries must be identified accurately. IATA DGR classification, compliant packing and a shipper’s declaration may be required.
Inspection and release: Customs examination, security screening, incomplete documents or discrepancies in weight and description can delay acceptance or delivery. The consignee should be ready to respond promptly.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, Incoterm, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a firm option.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, specify the acceptable temperature range, packaging type, data-logger requirement and maximum exposure time; obtain written confirmation of cool-chain handling.
For lithium batteries or other regulated goods, provide the battery type, UN number where applicable, watt-hour rating, safety documentation and packing method before booking.
Keep a contingency plan through a larger Indonesian or regional gateway for urgent, oversized or specialist cargo when direct acceptance or local handling capacity is constrained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport handle international export cargo?

It has international airport status, but export acceptance remains dependent on the operating airline, available uplift, handling arrangements, cargo type and completed Indonesian customs procedures. Our team confirms the actual option before tender.

Is a direct international flight always available?

No. A direct option may not be available for every destination, date or commodity. We compare direct uplift with a connection through Jakarta or another regional gateway after checking current schedules and capacity.

How should temperature-controlled cargo be booked?

Provide the required temperature range, packaging details and exposure limits at quotation stage. Our service team then verifies acceptance, cool-room or transfer capability and contingency handling with the airline and ground handler.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

At minimum, provide the accurate technical description, UN classification where applicable, packing information, quantity, battery specifications if relevant and the required declaration or supporting documents. Carrier approval is required before delivery.

Will customs inspection affect delivery timing?

It can. Document discrepancies, valuation questions, cargo examination or consignee delays may extend the release process. We recommend pre-checking the documents and appointing a responsive local customs broker.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, city, country, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport. Operational statements are presented as conditional forwarding guidance and require confirmation with the airline, appointed ground handler and customs broker for the shipment date.

For regulatory and industry verification, our service team uses the relevant official or industry reference domains, including iata.org, icao.int, dephub.go.id and beacukai.go.id. No unverified throughput, warehouse-area, flight-frequency, handling-fee or transit-time figures are stated.