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Christchurch International Airport

Large International Airport · Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand

Conditions are good for visual flight at Christchurch International Airport. It's 45°F with 76% humidity. Winds from 220° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 8,500 ft.

ICAONZCHIATACHC
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+12--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation123ft37 m
Longest runway10,787ft3,288 m
Runways32 lighted
Coordinates-43.49, 172.5343°29'20.5"S 172°31'55.4"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

8 min ago
45°F7°C · Dew 37°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW220° @ 3 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling8,500 ft AGL
  • Humidity76%
  • Altimeter29.85 inHg
  • Pressure1011 hPa
  • GustsNone
Overcast 8,500′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Christchurch International Airport. It's 45°F with 76% humidity. Winds from 220° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 8,500 ft.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR NZCH 281800Z AUTO 22003KT 9999 OVC085/// 07/03 Q1011
Decoded — plain language
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature45°F / 7°C
Dew point37°F · 76% RH
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Ceiling8,500 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyOvercast 8,500′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:00Z·Christchurch Intl, CA, NZ·8 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 01:00Z
    VFRWind210° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
    Now
  2. BecomingTue 01:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
    VFRWind070° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF NZCH 281709Z 2818/2924 21010KT CAVOK BECMG 2901/2903 07008KT

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:09Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

02/20
NESW
20
Headwind3 kt
Crosswind0 kt
★ Best
02
Tailwind3 kt
Crosswind0 kt
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

3 total
02/20◐ lit
10,787 ft3,288 × 148 ft · Asphalt
11/29◐ lit
5,587 ft1,703 × 148 ft · Asphalt
01/19
1,690 ft515 × 229 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

7 listed
ATIS127.20
Ground121.90
Tower118.40
Approach124.10
CTRL120.90Control
OPS122.50AMC OPS
Delivery128.20
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
CH
ChristchurchVOR-DME
115.30 MHz1.2 NM219° SW
YW
EyrewellVOR-DME
116.60 MHz8.4 NM310° NW
BU
BurnhamNDB
374 kHz9.4 NM220° SW
OD
WoodendNDB
262 kHz11.5 NM040° NE

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point