What does CHC stand for?

CHC is the IATA code for Christchurch International Airport (ICAO NZCH) in Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand.

Where is Christchurch International Airport?

Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand.

Does Christchurch International Airport have commercial airline service?

Yes — Christchurch International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.

What is the elevation of Christchurch International Airport?

Christchurch International Airport sits at 123 ft above sea level.

What timezone is Christchurch International Airport in?

Christchurch International Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland.

Christchurch International Airport

Q: What is NZCH airport?

NZCH is the ICAO code for Christchurch International Airport (IATA CHC), located in Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand.

NZCHCHCChristchurch, CAN, New Zealand·Large Airport

NZCH is the ICAO code for Christchurch International Airport (IATA CHC), located in Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand.

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Airport guide

Christchurch International Airport (NZCH) sits 6 miles northwest of Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island. The two runways (10,787 ft, 5,741 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 123 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Christchurch is the structural South Island gateway — connecting to Queenstown / Wanaka / Fiordland luxury circuit. Heavy Australian + US + UK charter flow. Ground time to downtown Christchurch is 15 minutes; Queenstown via highway is 5 hours (most fly).

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