Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
NZCH
Christchurch International Airport · Christchurch
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
123 ft / 37 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 10,787 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED11/29 · 5,587 ft · BitumenLIGHTED01/19 · 1,690 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Christchurch International Airport (NZCH), located in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 123 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Christchurch International Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZCH / CHC
Municipality
Christchurch
Country
Region
NZ-CAN — Canterbury Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
123 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,787 ft / 3,288 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41° / 221°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 02 (41°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: ICH | CRS: 18°
RWY 20 (221°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: IWC | CRS: 198°
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,587 ft / 1,703 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 131° / 311°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 131° / 311°
RWY 11 (131°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (311°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,690 ft / 515 m
Runway Width: 229 ft / 70 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 37.7° / 217.7°
Runway Width: 229 ft / 70 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 37.7° / 217.7°
RWY 01 (37.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (217.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
124.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.20 MHz
CTRL Control
120.90 MHz
Delivery Delivery
128.20 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
OPS AMC OPS
122.50 MHz
TWR TWR
118.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026