Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Christchurch, NZ 🇳🇿 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NZCH

IATA

CHC

Elevation

123 ft

Region

NZ-CAN

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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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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

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

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.

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West Melton Aerodrome
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Burwood Hospital Heliport
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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Airport closed? Posted by on July 24, 2011

Hi, is the airport closed to international arrivals today? Due snow?

re: CHC Posted by bigjulie_chc on July 9, 2011

Reply to @Ozguy: Thanx very much, Ozguy!

Operations Posted by jkstreet on May 5, 2009

An awesome airport for seeing lots of USAF aircraft involved in Operation Deep Freeze regular visitors throughout summer are C-17, C-5 and C-130.

CHC Posted by Ozguy on July 29, 2007

A good airport in a lovely city.