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Babelthuap/Koror (PTRO) — Babelthuap I, Palau
Babelthuap/Koror (PTRO/ROR) serves Babelthuap I, Palau. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 176 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: PTRO
- Name: Babelthuap/Koror
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 7.36731
- Longitude: 134.544235
- Elevation: 176 ft
- Country: Palau
- Municipality: Babelthuap I
- IATA Code: ROR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: KZAK
- Timezone: Pacific/Palau
- Distance from City: 7.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 7200 X 150
- Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: MIRL, PAPI 4L both ends, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: NDB-DME (ROR 371 kHz), VOR (115.70)
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB/DME, Visual
- Remarks: Precision markings good condition. Porous friction course. Weight limits: S-75k/D-190k/DT-300k lbs. Obstructions: 11ft trees 200ft from Rwy 27. Traffic pattern left both directions. TPA 1176ft MSL. Birds on runway at night.
Frequencies
- Tower: NO TOWER — uncontrolled airfield, 123.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 123.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport attendance continuous (24/7). No control tower — CTAF 123.6. ARFF available 24/7. Fire category 7.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +680 587 3539
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +680 775 7622
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.palau-airport.com/
- Remarks: Owner: Republic of Palau. Manager: Peter Polloi. Entry permit: +680 488 2498 (fax +680 488 4385). Landing permit (7 days notice): [email protected] / [email protected], +680 587 1411 / +680 587 2182. FSS: Honolulu (+1 808 836 8054). ARTCC: Oakland Oceanic (KZAK).
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] / +680 587 1411
- Remarks: All unscheduled flights must file flight plan at least 7 days prior to arrival. Landing permit required with 7 days notice. All flights must contact Koror Radio on 123.6 at least 20 min prior to arrival.
Customs
- Open: 08:00
- Close: 17:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local (closed weekends and holidays). International port of entry. All unscheduled flights must file flight plan at least 7 days prior to arrival. Palau Entry Form required within 72h of arrival. Contact Customs: +680 488 1985 / +680 488 6031.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 4.00 USD per 1000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 2.00 USD per 1000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Catering available via Air Culinaire Worldwide (+1 813 449 6000).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by Blue Bay Petroleum Inc (sole jet fuel provider in Palau). Depot at airport.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Avgas supply is private. Pacific Missionary Aviation (PMA) holds avgas in isotainer at airport. Must be arranged privately in advance.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Palau Entry Form (online) must be submitted within 72h of arrival — QR code issued via email. Valid passport required with 6+ months validity. Palau Pledge signed on arrival. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Aircraft over 100,000 lbs GWT must taxi to threshold turnaround before accessing apron. Large number of birds on runway at night — exercise caution. No curfew.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at PTRO?
- The tower frequency at Babelthuap/Koror is NO TOWER — uncontrolled airfield, CTAF 123.6 monitored by Koror Radio MHz.
- What fuel is available at PTRO?
- Babelthuap/Koror offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Is customs available at PTRO?
- Yes, customs at Babelthuap/Koror is available from 08:00 to 17:00.
- Does PTRO require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Babelthuap/Koror.
- Where is PTRO located?
- Babelthuap/Koror (PTRO) is located in Babelthuap I, Palau.
- What is the IATA code for PTRO?
- The IATA code for Babelthuap/Koror is ROR.
- How long is the runway at PTRO?
- The main runway at Babelthuap/Koror (09/27) measures 7200 X 150.
- Is PTRO a port of entry?
- Yes, Babelthuap/Koror is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.