International hub · Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch International

NZCHCHC
Elevation
123 ft
Coordinates
43°29′S 172°32′E
Local time
Pacific/Auckland

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Field information

NZCH runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Christchurch International (NZCH/CHC) has 3 runways; the longest, 02/20, is 10,787 ft (3,288 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZCH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Auckland

  • Country

    New Zealand

    NZ

  • Municipality

    Christchurch

  • Elevation

    123 ft

  • Position

    -43.4890, 172.5321

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · NZCH

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
02/2010,787 ft (3,288 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
11/295,587 ft (1,703 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
01/191,690 ft (515 m)229 ftgrass—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZCH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Christchurch International (NZCH / CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZCH is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at NZCH

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – New Zealand

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of New Zealand. Applicable permit lead times for New Zealand are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for New Zealand are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at NZCH

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZCH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at NZCH

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZCH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZCH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZCH: 43° 29′ 21″ S 172° 31′ 55″ E; elevation 123 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Christchurch

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Christchurch. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZCH.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at NZCH

    Support for freighter operations into NZCH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where NZCH sits in the network

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