Airport code

XCH Airport Code, Christmas Island International Airport

XCH is the IATA code for Christmas Island International Airport, a regional airport serving Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. Airlines and booking systems use XCH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code YPXM. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 10.45° S, 105.69° E.

City
Flying Fish Cove
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-10.45039, 105.6911
Elevation
916 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Flying Fish Cove airport code?

The airport code for Christmas Island International Airport is XCH. 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 YPXM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2454 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code YPXM begins with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia.

Where is XCH?

Christmas Island International Airport serves Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. The runways sit at 916 ft (279 m) elevation.

Runways at XCH

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,900 ft (2.10 km), designated 18/36.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Flying Fish Cove?

The IATA airport code for Christmas Island International Airport in Flying Fish Cove is XCH. Its ICAO code is YPXM.

What is the 3-letter code for Flying Fish Cove?

The 3-letter IATA code for Christmas Island International Airport in Flying Fish Cove is XCH.

What airport is XCH?

XCH is Christmas Island International Airport, located in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.

What country is XCH in?

XCH (Christmas Island International Airport) is in Christmas Island.

Where is XCH airport located?

Christmas Island International Airport (XCH) is in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, at coordinates -10.45039, 105.6911.

What is the ICAO code for Christmas Island International Airport?

The ICAO code for Christmas Island International Airport is YPXM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code XCH.

What is the difference between XCH and YPXM?

XCH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. YPXM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Christmas Island International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Christmas Island and the wider region:

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