SkyAccess
SearchExploreTonight's BoardBookings
Airports/NZCH

Christchurch International Airport

NZCHCHCChristchurch, New Zealand·Large Airport

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

Browse all empty legs from NZCH →

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).

Background from Wikipedia

Christchurch Airport is an international airport serving Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) to the northwest of the city centre, in the suburb of Harewood. Christchurch (Harewood) Airport officially opened on 18 May 1940 and became New Zealand's first international airport on 16 December 1950. It is New Zealand's second busiest airport by annual passengers and aircraft movements, after Auckland and only one of two airports in New Zealand that regularly handle the Airbus A380 aircraft. The airport is curfew free, operating 24 hours a day.

Excerpted from Wikipedia, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Empty legs departing NZCH (0)

No current departing empty legs tracked. New legs appear here as operators post inventory — set an alert to be notified.

Empty legs arriving NZCH (0)

No current arriving empty legs tracked. New legs appear here as operators post inventory.

Nearby airports

NZTU / Timaru Airport
New Zealand
86 mi
Get Weekly Flight Deals

Best empty-leg deals and personalized recommendations, straight to your inbox.

The empty-leg marketplace. Verified certified operators, no membership, no surprises.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play
Search FlightsRequest a Charter
Proud member ofNational Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
ExploreSearch FlightsPopular RoutesDestinationsEventsOperatorsAirportsAircraft
Empty LegsLast MinuteTonight's BoardFlights TodayThis WeekendThis WeekMidnight Drops
ToolsRoute EstimatorGroup Trip CalculatorTravel Time ComparisonDepreciation CalculatorAll tools
LearnEmpty Leg GuidesAirportsGlossaryFor OperatorsFor BrokersOperator IntegrationsAircraft For Sale
CompanyHow It WorksTrust & SafetyBlogPressData & ResearchCareersContact
© 2026 SkyAccess. Certified charter operators only.TermsPrivacy
NZHK / Hokitika Airfield
New Zealand
94 mi
NZMC / Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
121 mi
NZGT / Glentanner Airport
Glentanner Station, New Zealand
124 mi
NZOU / Oamaru Airport
New Zealand
125 mi
NZWS / Westport Airport
Westport, New Zealand
130 mi
NZUK / Pukaki Airport
Twitzel, New Zealand
131 mi
NZWB / Woodbourne Airport
Blenheim, New Zealand
152 mi

Popular private jet airports

OMBY / Sir Bani Yas Airport
Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates
OPBW / Bahawalpur Airport
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
OP12 / Shamsi Airfield
Washuk, Pakistan
00A / Total RF Heliport
Bensalem, PA
OPCH / Chitral Airport
Chitral, Pakistan
OPDG / Dera Ghazi Khan Airport
Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
OOTH / Thumrait Air Base
Thumrait, Oman
OPJA / Shahbaz Air Base
Jacobabad, Pakistan

Frequently asked questions about Christchurch International Airport

What is NZCH airport?+
NZCH is the ICAO code for Christchurch International Airport (IATA CHC), located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What does CHC stand for?+
CHC is the IATA code for Christchurch International Airport (ICAO NZCH) in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Where is Christchurch International Airport?+
Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch, 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.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
New Zealand
Region
CAN
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Elevation
123 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
CHC
ICAO
NZCH

Activity

Departing legs
0
Arriving legs
0
Based aircraft
2
Operators
2

More from New Zealand

Browse all airports in New Zealand →