Christchurch International Airport
NZCH / CHC
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- NZCH
- IATA
- CHC
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Reference point
- 43°29'22.0"S 172°32'04.0"E
- Elevation
- 123 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 25.0° E
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,288 m (10,787 ft) | 45 m | — | 02 040° T20 220° T |
| 11/29 | 1,741 m (5,712 ft) | 45 m | BITUMEN | 11 130° T29 310° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.1 MHz | — |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.2 MHz | — |
| CTRL | Control | 120.9 MHz | — |
| Delivery | Delivery | 128.2 MHz | — |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz | — |
| OPS | AMC OPS | 122.5 MHz | — |
| TWR | TWR | 118.4 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | 7 ATS H24 |
| Fuelling | 11 De-icing By arrangement with handling agent Runway Condition Runway conditions monit… |
Everything else about NZCH is in the app
- Official charts where the AIP publishes them
- Full AIP AD 2 text for NZCH: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at NZCH: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
Choppy is a pilot logbook first: the first 100 flights are free, and Pro unlocks charts, diagrams and packs for $2.99/month or $24.99/year.
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- NZAA Auckland International Airport Auckland, New Zealand · 746 km
- YSNF Norfolk Island International Airport Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island · 1,658 km
- YSSY Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Sydney (Mascot), Australia · 2,126 km
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Christchurch International Airport (NZCH) have?
NZCH has 2 runways: 02/20, 11/29. The longest, 02/20, 3,288 m (10,787 ft).
What is the elevation of NZCH?
The aerodrome elevation of Christchurch International Airport is 123 ft.
What is the tower frequency at NZCH?
Christchurch International Airport tower (TWR) is on 118.4 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the NZCH airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable NZCH airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.