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Christchurch Intl (NZCH/CHC) — Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch Intl (NZCH/CHC) serves Christchurch, New Zealand. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (01/19, 02/20). Field elevation is 123 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Aug 16
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-07-232026-08-16
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NZCH
- Name: Christchurch Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -43.489399
- Longitude: 172.531998
- Elevation: 123 ft
- Country: New Zealand
- Municipality: Christchurch
- IATA Code: CHC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Distance from City: 9.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 1690 X 229
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 10787 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP AR), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 5587 X 148
- Surface: BIT
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.christchurchairport.co.nz/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR. Coordinate with CIAL operations.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx NZD 11.00/ton MTOW for international
- Parking Fee: NZD 3.50/ton per 6h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NZD
- Remarks: South Island's main gateway. Operated by Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL). Gateway to South Island tourism.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Refuelling NZ. Into-plane service available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. NZ Traveller Declaration and NZeTA required. Strict biosecurity.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise management procedures in place. Cross-runway operations. Chapter 2 banned.
Airport Services
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New Zealand Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours
- Landing Lead Time: Private: no formal landing permit system -- comply with NZCAR Part 91. FAOC: allow 6-8 weeks for initial certification.
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.
Active NOTAMs
F2546/26
warning
ILS out of service
RWY 20 110.3 MHZ 'IHW' ILS NOT AVBL, ON TEST
DO NOT USE, FALSE INDICATIONS POSSIBLE
2026-08-17 21:30:00
2026-08-18 05:00:00
F2500/26
warning
ILS restriction
RWY 20 ILS OKAY
2026-08-12 04:45:43
Until further notice
F2480/26
warning
ILS out of service
RWY 02 109.9 MHZ 'ICH' ILS WITHDRAWN MAINT/FLTCK
2026-08-11 04:55:43
Until further notice
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NZCH?
- The tower frequency at Christchurch Intl is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NZCH?
- Christchurch Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does NZCH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Christchurch Intl (New Zealand).
- Where is NZCH located?
- Christchurch Intl (NZCH) is located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is the IATA code for NZCH?
- The IATA code for Christchurch Intl is CHC.
- How long is the runway at NZCH?
- The main runway at Christchurch Intl (01/19) measures 1690 X 229.
- Does NZCH have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Christchurch Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
- Is NZCH a port of entry?
- Yes, Christchurch Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.