Christchurch

Airport
ICAO code: 
NZCH
IATA Code: 
CHC
Summary
ICAO Region: 
APAC
Territory: 
New Zealand
Location: 
Harewood, Christchurch,
Serving: 
Christchurch
Elevation: 
123 ft
Coordinates: 
Aerial View: 
43° 29' 21.095" S, 172° 32' 1.742" E
Climate classification (KCC): 
Cfb
Metar
Observation
NZCH 211000Z AUTO 03005KT 9999 NCD 14/12 Q1020 NOSIG
Station
Christchurch
Date/Time
2022-01-21 10:00:00
Wind direction
30°
Wind speed
05 kts
Lowest cloud amount
no clouds detected
Temperature
14°C
Dew point
12°C
Humidity
87%
QNH
1020 hPa
Weather condition
n/a

Description

Christchurch International Airport is the main airport that serves Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located 12 km to the northwest of the city centre, in the suburb of Harewood.

Climatology

Temperate Marine climate/Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Moderately cool summer and comparatively warm winter with a temperature range of only 14°C.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
1/19 515 70 GRS No/No
11/29 1703 45 Bitumen Yes/Yes
2/20 3288 45 ASP Yes/Yes
Airport map: 
Aerial View: 

Accidents and Serious Incidents at or in the vicinity of NZCH

B738, Christchurch New Zealand, 2015
B738, vicinity Christchurch New Zealand, 2011

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