What is the tower frequency at NZCI?

The tower frequency at Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is 118.1 MHz.

What fuel is available at NZCI?

Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does NZCI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (New Zealand).

Does NZCI require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport.

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Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport

Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (NZCI/CHT) serves Te One, New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 43 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZCI
Name: Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -43.81189
Longitude: -176.465134
Elevation: 43 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: Te One
IATA Code: CHT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 1360x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: 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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust / Air Chathams. PPR for all non-scheduled flights.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NZD 10-14/tonne
Parking Fee: NZD 6-9/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: NZD
Remarks: Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport. Remote Chatham Islands (800km east of NZ mainland). Very limited facilities. Air Chathams operates. GST (15%) applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Remote island premium. All fuel must be pre-arranged. Supply dependent on shipping schedule.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic NZ territory. No international CIQ. Chatham Islands are part of New Zealand. MPI biosecurity applies.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extremely remote. Oceanic weather; strong winds, low cloud, and rain frequent. Chatham Standard Time (CHAST) is UTC+12:45. Runway 1375m.

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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZCI?: The tower frequency at Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZCI?: Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does NZCI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (New Zealand).
Does NZCI require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport.

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