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Christchurch Intl (NZCH/CHC) — Christchurch, New Zealand

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.4
Runways: 01/19, 02/20, 11/29
Elevation: 123 ft

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Oct 25

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 22:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. NZ Traveller Declaration and NZeTA required. Strict biosecurity.

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

F3461/26

warning Upcoming

ILS out of service

RWY 02 109.9 MHZ 'ICH' ILS NOT AVBL DUE WIP

2026-10-29 09:40 UTC 2026-10-30 16:20 UTC

F3462/26

warning Upcoming

ILS out of service

RWY 20 110.3 MHZ 'IHW' ILS NOT AVBL DUE WIP

2026-10-29 09:40 UTC 2026-10-30 16:20 UTC

F3453/26

caution Upcoming

Movement area restriction

ACFT STAND 34 CLSD DUE WIP

2026-10-28 19:00 UTC 2026-10-29 01:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NZWL West Melton Aerodrome 6 NM NZFF Forest Field Aerodrome 10 NM NZRT Rangiora Airfield 12 NM NZAS Ashburton Aerodrome 40 NM NZPH Pudding Hill Aerodrome 44 NM NZHR Hanmer Springs Airport 58 NM NZRI Rangitata Island Airport 60 NM NZHP Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport 65 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for 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.
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.

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