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Christchurch International Airport

NZCH / CHC

Christchurch, NZ

Last Updated

Sep 16, 01:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

01:30Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

14°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 6°C

17kt

70°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZCH 160130Z AUTO 07017KT 9999 NCD 14/06 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF NZCH 152328Z 1600/1706 05015KT CAVOK BECMG 1606/1608 03005KT BECMG 1612/1614 36015KT BECMG 1622/1700 30020G30KT BECMG 1704/1706 25010KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

01:52Z BASE

+0h

VFR 50° 15kt

Visibility: >10km

06:00Z BECMG

+5h

VFR 30° 5kt

12:00Z BECMG

+11h

VFR 360° 15kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

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ZCH

02 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
01/19	1,690 ft	229 ft	GRS	37°	↑ 14.3kt • ↔ 9.3kt 33° angle
✈️ 02/20 Active: 02	10,787 ft	148 ft	ASP	41°	↑ 10.9kt • ↔ 13.0kt 50° angle
11/29	5,587 ft	148 ft	BIT	131°	↑ 8.2kt • ↔ 14.9kt 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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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.