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Cassidy Intl (PLCH/CXI) — Christmas I, Kiribati
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 16:30–04:30 UTC
- Customs
- On request
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS
- Runways
- 08/26
- Elevation
- 5 ft
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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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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: PLCH
- Name: Cassidy Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 1.986278
- Longitude: -157.350006
- Elevation: 5 ft
- Country: Kiribati
- Municipality: Christmas I
- IATA Code: CXI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: KZAK
- Timezone: Pacific/Kiritimati
- Distance from City: 15.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: 45/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: LIRL, REIL both ends, PAPI Rwy 08 (TCH 57 ft)
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Traffic pattern altitude 1005 ft MSL. Ramp reported rough. No tower — AFIS/INFO on 118.100 MHz (also 346.000 MHz military). HF AFIS: 3425, 6553, 8846, 8867 kHz. Half turns in turning nodes required for acft over 12,566 lb (5,700 kg).
Frequencies
- Tower: No tower — AFIS/INFO on 118.100 MHz (also 346.000 MHz military) MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
16:30
–
04:30
Tuesday
16:30
–
04:30
Wednesday
16:30
–
04:30
Thursday
16:30
–
04:30
Friday
16:30
–
04:30
Saturday
16:30
–
04:30
Sunday
16:30
–
04:30
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: HJ (sunrise to sunset). Approx 0630-1830 local (Pacific/Kiritimati, UTC+14). Near-equatorial — hours stable year-round.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +686 81125
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://caa.gov.ki/
- Remarks: Airport Authority HQ Tarawa: +686 26003. Ground handling by Air Kiribati. AIS via Nadi FIC (NZZO). Ministry: https://mcttd.gov.ki/
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +686 81125
- Remarks: 7 days prior notification required for all flights (PPR). Contact airport administration.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs available on arrival of international flights. Allow 20-30 min for processing.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 6.00 AUD per 1000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 3.00 AUD per 1000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Ground handling by Air Kiribati (mandatory).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by KOIL (Kiribati Oil Company). Aviation depot 100,000L capacity. Limited availability — fuel must be pre-arranged. Contact KOIL head office 2 weeks in advance.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by KOIL. Very limited quantity (reported 600 gal limit). Must be pre-arranged with KOIL.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months. Customs and immigration processed on arrival of scheduled flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Remote Pacific atoll. LIRL only — night operations limited to emergencies. Near-equatorial, stable daylight ~0630-1830 local year-round.
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NOTAMs
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of PLCH?
- Cassidy Intl operates from 16:30 to 04:30.
- What fuel is available at PLCH?
- Cassidy Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does PLCH require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Cassidy Intl.
- Where is PLCH located?
- Cassidy Intl (PLCH) is located in Christmas I, Kiribati.
- What is the IATA code for PLCH?
- The IATA code for Cassidy Intl is CXI.
- Is PLCH a port of entry?
- Yes, Cassidy Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.