Christchurch International Airport (CHC): Codes, Runways & Location
Christchurch International Airport (IATA: CHC · ICAO: NZCH) is a large airport serving Christchurch, New Zealand. It lies at 43.4890° S, 172.5321° E, 123 ft (37 m) above sea level.
Overview of Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Christchurch in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code CHC and the ICAO code NZCH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Christchurch International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3288 m (10787 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 123 ft (37 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ashburton Airport (ASG) about 75 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,288 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Christchurch International Airport
Where is Christchurch International Airport located?
Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 43.4890° S, 172.5321° E.
What is the airport code for Christchurch International Airport?
Christchurch International Airport has an IATA code of CHC and an ICAO code of NZCH.
How long is the runway at Christchurch International Airport?
Christchurch International Airport's longest runway is about 3288 m (10787 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Christchurch International Airport have?
Christchurch International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt surfacing.
Is Christchurch International Airport a major airport?
Christchurch International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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