General aviation · Luwu, Indonesia
Luwu/Bua (Palopo)
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°05′S 120°15′E
- Local time
- Asia/Makassar
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Field information
WAFD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Luwu/Bua (Palopo) (WAFD/LLO) has one runway, 17/35, 4,593 ft (1,400 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WAFD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Country
Indonesia
ID
Municipality
Palopo
Elevation
14 ft
Position
-3.0823, 120.2448
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · WAFD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,593 ft (1,400 m) | — | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WAFD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Luwu/Bua (Palopo) (WAFD / LLO) in Luwu, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WAFD is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WAFD
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Indonesia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Indonesia. Applicable permit lead times for Indonesia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Indonesia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at WAFD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WAFD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WAFD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WAFD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WAFD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WAFD: 3° 4′ 56″ S 120° 14′ 41″ E; elevation 14 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Luwu
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Luwu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WAFD.
- 06
Cargo Operations at WAFD
Support for freighter operations into WAFD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WAFD sits in the network
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Operating into WAFD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Luwu/Bua (Palopo) — one desk for the whole trip.