Christchurch International Airport

NZCH / CHC

Christchurch, NZ

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
4kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

NZCH 141030Z AUTO 07004KT 9999 NCD 04/01 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZCH 140802Z 1409/1512 35005KT CAVOK BECMG 1418/1420 29010KT BECMG 1501/1503 31015G25KT BECMG 1507/1509 32008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 5kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 290° 10kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ZCH
01
19
02 ✈️
20
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 1,690 ft 229 ft GRS 37°
↑ 3.4kt • ↔ 2.2kt
33° angle
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
 10,787 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
↑ 3.5kt • ↔ 1.9kt
29° angle
11/29 5,587 ft 148 ft BIT 131°
↑ 1.9kt • ↔ 3.5kt
61° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Christchurch International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZCH
IATA Code: CHC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 123 ft MSL

Location

City: Christchurch
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.489029°
Longitude: 172.532065°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-12

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 1,690 ft
Width: 229 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 02/20
Length: 10,787 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,587 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport (NZCH/CHC) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Christchurch, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 123 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 02/20, 11/29) with GRS and ASP and BIT surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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