Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Christchurch, NZ 🇳🇿 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NZCH

IATA

CHC

Elevation

123 ft

Region

NZ-CAN

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: NZCH

Local Code: Not available

Location: -43.489029° N, 172.532065° E

Continent: OC

Type: Large International Airport

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`01/19`	1690 ft	229 ft	GRS	Active
`02/20`	10787 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`11/29`	5587 ft	148 ft	BIT	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
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`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`BU`	Burnham	NDB	`374 kHz`
`CH`	Christchurch	VOR-DME	`115300 kHz`
`OD`	Woodend	NDB	`262 kHz`
`YW`	Eyrewell	VOR-DME	`116600 kHz`

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Christchurch International Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Air New Zealand `ANZ` / `NZ`	18	455	18	Sep 17, 2025
Jetstar Airways `JST` / `JQ`	6	84	6	Sep 17, 2025
Qantas `QFA` / `QF`	3	65	3	Sep 17, 2025
SDA `SDA` / `S8`	2	16	2	Sep 12, 2025
Singapore Airlines `SIA` / `SQ`	1	7	1	Sep 8, 2025
Corvus Airlines `CVA` / `3C`	1	5	1	Sep 16, 2025
Air Pacific `FJI` / `FJ`	1	5	1	Aug 30, 2025
AWK `AWK` / `NZ`	1	4	1	Sep 17, 2025
AWK `AWK`	1	1	1	Aug 13, 2025

Showing top 9 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025

Taxis

Taxis and rideshare services are readily available. Official taxi ranks are located directly outside the international arrivals hall. Rideshare services like Uber, Ola, and Zoomy have a dedicated pick-up zone just a short walk from the terminal exits.

Rental Cars

Numerous car rental companies operate from the airport. Service desks for major brands like Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, and Thrifty are located inside the international arrivals hall. The rental car parking area is situated directly opposite the main terminal building.

Public Transportation

The Metro public bus service connects the airport to Christchurch city centre. Key routes include Route 3 (Airport to Sumner) and Route 29 (Airport to City). The bus stop is located at the northern end of the terminal, outside the international arrivals hall. Fares can be paid with cash or a Metrocard.