Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Christmas Island

YPXMXCH

Christmas Island International Airport

Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island

ICAO

YPXM

IATA

XCH

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

916 ft

Country

Christmas Island

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at YPXM

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Christmas Island International Airport (YPXM / XCH) in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

YPXM is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Christmas Island

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Christmas Island.

Applicable permit lead times for Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at YPXM

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

Jet A1 Fuel at YPXM

Fuel on record at Christmas Island International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPXM

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for YPXM: 10° 26′ 60″ S 105° 41′ 28″ E; elevation 916 ft; local time UTC+7.

Crew & Passenger Services in Flying Fish Cove

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Flying Fish Cove.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPXM.

Cargo Operations at YPXM

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

Field Information

Christmas Island International Airport

Latitude
10° 26′ 60″ S
Longitude
105° 41′ 28″ E
ICAO code
YPXM
IATA code
XCH
Municipality
Flying Fish Cove
Timezone
UTC+7
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To XCH?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for YPXM.

Submit flight inquiry for YPXM

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – YPXM

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Christmas Island International Airport?

The ICAO code is YPXM and the IATA code is XCH.

Is Jet A1 available at YPXM?

Yes. Fuel on record at Christmas Island International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What time zone does YPXM operate in?

Christmas Island International Airport operates on UTC+7.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for YPXM?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for YPXM.