2.2.1 Palau International Airport – Roman Tmetuchl International Airport Airport Overview
The airport covers an area of 480 acres (190 ha), at an elevation of 176 feet (54 m) above sea level. It has one runway, designated 9/27 with an asphalt an d concrete surface and measures 7,200 by 150 feet (2,194 x 45 m). The airport handles about 200,000 passenger movements per year, and operates approximately 30 flights per week scheduled and chartered.
The main passenger carriers are United Airlines, Korean Air, Delta Airlines, and Japan Airlines. Scheduled air cargo freight services are provided by United Airlines as part of their passenger services, with APA Asia Pacific Air providing chartered cargo services.
The airport maintains ARFF emergency rescue services compliant with FAA regulations. The ARFF maintains two quick response tankers on call 24/7, located at the airport.
Airport Location and Contact
Country Republic of Palau
Province or District Airok
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Koror, 10km
Airport’s Complete Name Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
Latitude 072.202N
Longitude 134.3239E
Elevation (ft and m) 176ft/54m
IATA Code ROR
ICAO Code PTRO
Managing Company or Airport Authority Bureau of Aviation
Management Contact Person Peter Polloi
Open From (hours) 6pm (Scheduled operating hours)
Open To (hours) 4am (Scheduled operating hours)
The airport remains open with emergency services on 24/7. The airport is open as per charter flight requests as required.
Airport Picture
Page 1 Airport Features:
Terminal Maintenance Facilities Ground Handling Services and (Old Terminal) Palau Helicopters Hard Stand (South and Main Apron) North Apron Parking Emergency Services- ARFF services and flight control monitoring
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Airport Operation
The airport is operated by the Bureau of Aviation (BoA), and the Director also undertakes the role of airport manager. The BoA is responsible for overseeing all activities at the airport, for all flight service and flight permit cargo, as well as passenger related activities and services.
International Carriers
Page 2 The main international carriers are United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Airlines and China Airlines. Delta Airlines also currently service Palau, however, the company has indicated that it will withdraw services by mid-2018. Charter airlines such as Smile Airlines from China also fly charter routes into Palau for tourists.
Asia Pacific Airlines (APA) also fly into Palau on freight charter services using 767-200 and 737-200, but do not provide a regular schedule.
Cargo Handling
United Airlines provides the main freight air services out of Palau to Guam. Cargo is then transhipped in Guam to other international carriers. United has its own ground handling services for its flights.
Belau Transfer and Terminal services (BTTC) provides ground handling services for all other airlines.
Passenger Services:
Aircraft Receipt & Dispatch Missing Luggage Assistance Crew Transport Arrangement Load Control Facilitation Passenger Check-In VIP Handling Special Needs Passenger Assistance Boarding Gate Passenger Reconciliation Charter Service Facilitation Departure Control Passport Control
Ramp Services:
Cabin Cleaning Aircraft Marshalling Lavatory Servicing Cargo Handling Baggage and Cargo Loading & Unloading Aircraft Pushback & Towing Aircraft Receipt & Dispatch Food & Beverages Catering (if requested)
CTSI – Handles Air Pacific Asia Japan Airlines
Fuel
Blue Bay refueling services provide all Jet A1 refueling services at the airport. Supplies of Avgas must be arranged privately.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport currently handles 200,000 passengers per year. The old terminal is currently used as the freight and customs terminal, adjacent to the passenger terminal. Extensions to the passenger terminal are due to commence in 2018, to improve passenger flow and capacity. These extensions will cover the area of the cargo terminal. The cargo terminal will be relocated to the western side of the passenger terminal.
Performance for 2017
Per Year Per Month Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements 1440 120 4
Total Passengers 200,000 inbound and outbound
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt) 10-50
Current Activity of the Airport (mt)
Page 3 Current use by Humanitarian Flights None (UNHAS)
The airport handles a small amount of incoming cargo through the scheduled United Airlines flight service. UA also has the contract to provide postal services to Palau. The predominant cargo movement (by weight) is that of fresh fish exports, which are sent via UA to different destinations and are hubbed in Guam. Fresh fish makes up approximately 4 mt per day, shipped in 120 kg boxes.
Charter flights via APA are available, with export orders over 20 mt.
The airport ground handlers maintain a range of handling equipment from HiLo platforms to 5-7 mt forklifts. HiLo handling equipment is in a fair condition, but forklifts and loading conveyor ramps are well maintained.
Runways
Runway condition is excellent with resurfacing having been undertaken in 2008.
Runway # 9
Runway Dimensions 2195m X 60m
Orientation 090 magnetic, 091 true
Surface Asphalt/Concrete
Runway #27
Runway Dimensions 2195m X 60m
Orientation 270 magnetic, 271 true
Surface Ashphalt/Concrete
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no dedicated helicopter pads at the airport. Helicopters services (Palau helicopters) use the main apron and hard stand for flight operations.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport operates under US FAA standards and as such operates at an international standard. The airport has two aprons; the main apron has 3 hard stands and 3 air bridges. The north, or secondary apron is currently used for charter aircraft parking. Facilities are well maintained and all are operational. Ground handling equipment is operated by United Airlines and BTTC, and are in fair to good condition.
Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes, available through Blue Bay Petroleum
Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 Not publicly available. Aircraft operators have their own supply.
Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refuelling Yes, 3 points, one on each hard stand
Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes
Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield Airbridge Ground Handling Services Yes
Control Tower ARFF tower Latrine Servicing Yes
Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) ARFF
Catering Services Yes, upon request De-icing Equipment N/A
Base Operating Room Yes Parking Ramp Lighting Yes
Airport Radar No Approach & Runway Lights Yes
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ILS
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo C130/737 200
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet C17/C130
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 25,000 m2 256 x 100m 4 hard stands North Apron
Storage Area (m3 and mt)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders Yes Max Capacity (mt) 4mt
Max Height (m) 5m (estimate)
Loading Ramps Yes
Other Comments Forklifts - 4: 3mt to 7 mt
Customs Guidance
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has an office located at the cargo terminal, and handles customs clearance for all passenger flights and clearance for all incoming cargo. As long as all documentation is provided, cargo clearance is completed in a matter of hours and can be facilitated on-site if the consignee is present in the office. Opening hours are 8.00-4.30pm daily.
For more information on customs in Palau, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Page 5 Currently, the only storage facilities available are at the old terminal building where Belau Transfer and Terminal Services are based. United Airlines maintain a small storage facility for incoming freight.
United Airlines storage Belau Transit and Terminal Co Offices and storage
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Page 6 Navigation charges are moderate, with basic charges covering requirements.
Charges
0 – 13000 13000 above
Class A Calls B
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ N/A N/A
Landing USD - $ $1.20/400kg $250
Night Landing USD - $ N/A N/A
Night Take-Off USD - $ N/A N/A
Parking $0.35/400kg $1.75 for each use
Handling Charges/Apron/Gate $0.25/400kg $250
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Blue Bay Petroleum provides all Jet A1 fuel at the airport. Avgas supplies, however, must be arranged and provided privately. Fuel brokers are commonly used for the provision and charges for fuel.
Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1 $ 0.92
Avgas N/A
Fuel brokers can also be used to facilitate supply and payment for fuel. https://www.wfscorp.com/en CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
United Airlines handle the bulk of incoming cargo due to their regular service, however rates can only be provided on a case by case basis.
Import Charges
Type of Charge Rate USD - $ per kg Comments
Handling Charge $1.00Kg indicative rate only Consignment-dependent:
$3 per consignment for customs clearance.
Break Bulk Fee N/A
Diplomatic Mail N/A
Strong Room – per consignment N/A
Cold Storage Fee Unknown
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours N/A
Preparation of substitute AOA – Unknown Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day N/A
Export
Handling Charges – Unpalletised Cargo N/A Handling charges for export are consignment-dependent for all goods.
International Air Waybill
Page 7 Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day
AIRBRIDGE CHARGES
Airbridge charges are $200 per use.
Security
The airport perimeter is fully fenced and entry to the apron area is through a security gate between the passenger and cargo terminal. Photo ID must be shown to enter and access is for authorised personnel only.
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