International hub · Christmas Island, Kiribati

Cassidy International/Christmas Isl

PLCHCXI
Elevation
5 ft
Coordinates
1°59′N 157°21′W
Local time
Pacific/Kiritimati

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Field information

PLCH runways, fuel & airport data

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

Cassidy International/Christmas Isl (PLCH/CXI) has one runway, 08/26, 6,900 ft (2,103 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 1800-0215Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at PLCH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Kiritimati

  • Country

    Kiribati

    KI

  • Municipality

    Kiritimati

  • Elevation

    5 ft

  • Position

    1.9863, -157.3500

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Mon-Fri 1800-0215Z

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · PLCH

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/266,900 ft (2,103 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at PLCH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cassidy International/Christmas Isl (PLCH / CXI) in Christmas Island, Kiribati, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PLCH 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 PLCH

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Kiribati

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kiribati. Applicable permit lead times for Kiribati 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 Kiribati are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at PLCH

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at PLCH

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to PLCH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PLCH: 1° 59′ 11″ N 157° 21′ 0″ W; elevation 5 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Christmas Island

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at PLCH

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

Location

Where PLCH sits in the network

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Operating into PLCH?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cassidy International/Christmas Isl — one desk for the whole trip.

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