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Christmas Island International Airport

Regional Airport · Flying Fish Cove, U-A, Christmas Island

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Christmas Island International Airport. It's 73°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 140° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,000 ft.

ICAOYPXMIATAXCH
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation916ft279 m
Longest runway6,900ft2,103 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates-10.45, 105.6910°27'01.4"S 105°41'28.0"E
ClassRegionalScheduled service

Current weather

24 min ago
73°F23°C · Dew 72°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
NESW140° @ 5 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling1,000 ft AGL
  • Humidity94%
  • Altimeter30.00 inHg
  • Pressure1016 hPa
  • GustsNone
Broken 1,000′Broken 1,300′

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Christmas Island International Airport. It's 73°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 140° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,000 ft.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR YPXM 281830Z AUTO 14005KT 9999 // BKN010 BKN013 23/22 Q1016
Decoded — plain language
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature73°F / 23°C
Dew point72°F · 94% RH
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Ceiling1,000 ft AGL
Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR
SkyBroken 1,000′, Broken 1,300′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:30Z·Christmas Isl Arpt, CX, CX·24 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 09:00Z
    VFRWind130° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,300′
    Now
  2. BecomingTue 09:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    MVFRWind120° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 1,000′
  3. TemporaryMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 10:00Z
    MVFRVis6+ smSkyBroken 1,000′
    Now
  4. TemporaryTue 10:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    IFRVis6+ smSkyBroken 600′
RAWTAF YPXM 281701Z 2818/2918 13008KT 9999 SCT013 BECMG 2909/2911 12008KT 9999 BKN010 TEMPO 2818/2910 9999 BKN010 TEMPO 2910/2918 9999 BKN006

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:01Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

18/36
NESW
18
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
★ Best
36
Tailwind4 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
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

1 total
18/36◐ lit
6,900 ft2,103 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed
CTAF122.80
Radio / FSS347.00RDO
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
XMX
Christmas IslandVOR-DME
112.40 MHz1.2 NM357° N

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point