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Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

Babelthuap Island, Palau

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Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

Babelthuap Island, Palau
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Palau's primary international gateway on Babelthuap Island.

Opened
1968
Location
Babelthuap Island, Palau
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (IATA: ROR, ICAO: PTRO) is the main international airport serving the Republic of Palau, located on Babelthuap Island, the largest island in the Palauan archipelago. The airport was renamed in honor of Roman Tmetuchl, a prominent Palauan political leader and businessman. The airport handles the majority of international arrivals and departures for Palau, primarily serving tourists drawn to the nation's world-renowned diving and marine environments. It underwent significant upgrades in the 2010s to expand capacity and modernize facilities. Despite its remote Pacific location, the airport connects Palau to key regional hubs including Manila, Taipei, and Tokyo, supporting the country's tourism-dependent economy.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both international and domestic operations.
Getting to & from
Taxis and shuttle services provide ground transport between the airport and Koror, the main commercial center located approximately 20 kilometers south.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include United Airlines, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, and Palau's own local operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Roman Tmetuchl, a leading Palauan politician and entrepreneur.
  • ›Serves as the sole international airport in the Republic of Palau.
  • ›Located on Babelthuap, Palau's largest island, though most of the population lives in Koror.
  • ›The airport underwent major terminal expansion and runway improvements in the 2010s.
  • ›Palau's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, making the airport a critical national infrastructure asset.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

ROR → NRTAF · 752
ROR → TPECI · 738
ROR → NRTDL · 752
ROR → TPEGE · 320
ROR → NRTJL · 767
ROR → ICNKE · 73H
ROR → ICNOZ · 321
ROR → GUMUA · 738 73G
ROR → MNLUA · 738
ROR → YAPUA · 738
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Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, also known as Palau International Airport, is the main airport of Palau. It is located in Yelch, Airai State on Babeldaob island, near the former capital Koror. The airport is 4 miles (6 km) from Koror and 15 miles (25 km) from Ngerulmud.

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