CHC Airport Code, Christchurch International Airport
CHC is the IATA code for Christchurch International Airport, the main international gateway for Christchurch, New Zealand. Airlines and booking systems use CHC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code NZCH. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 43.49° S, 172.53° E.
What is the Christchurch airport code?
The airport code for Christchurch International Airport is CHC. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code NZCH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 402 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code NZCH begins with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific.
Where is CHC?
Christchurch International Airport serves Christchurch, New Zealand. It is close to sea level at 123 ft (37 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at CHC
It has 3 runways. The longest is 10,787 ft (3.29 km), designated 02/20.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Christchurch?
The IATA airport code for Christchurch International Airport in Christchurch is CHC. Its ICAO code is NZCH.
What is the 3-letter code for Christchurch?
The 3-letter IATA code for Christchurch International Airport in Christchurch is CHC.
What airport is CHC?
CHC is Christchurch International Airport, located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What country is CHC in?
CHC (Christchurch International Airport) is in New Zealand.
Where is CHC airport located?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is in Christchurch, New Zealand, at coordinates -43.48903, 172.53206.
What is the ICAO code for Christchurch International Airport?
The ICAO code for Christchurch International Airport is NZCH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CHC.
What is the difference between CHC and NZCH?
CHC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. NZCH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Christchurch International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in New Zealand and the wider region:
Popular routes from CHC
Distance and typical flight time from Christchurch International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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