Christchurch Airport

Christchurch, New Zealand

IATACHC

ICAONZCH

Active Runways

2 Runways

Longest: 3,288 m (10,787 ft)

Annual Passengers

~6–6.5 million

Recorded 2024

Flight Movements

~ 80,000–90,000

Commercial movements

Hub Classification

Major South Island gateway

Oceania Hub

Aerodrome AlignmentApprox. Magnetic Heading

Orientation only · 2 runways

02 / 2011 / 29

Headings only—not geographic positions or runway spacing.

RUNWAY INVENTORY (2)ALL-WEATHER ILS CAPABLE

RWY 02 / 20Asphalt

LENGTH3,288 m (10,787 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 020°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 11 / 29Asphalt

LENGTH1,741 m (5,712 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 110°Grooved High-Friction

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