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CXI

Cassidy International Airport · Kiritimati

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
INFO 118.10 MHz (AFIS)
Runway Summary
08/266,900 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Cassidy International Airport (PLCH), Kiribati. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 5 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Cassidy International Airport
ICAO / IATA
PLCH / CXI
Municipality
Kiritimati
Country
Region
KI-L
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Length: 6,900 ft / 2,103 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08
No ILS
RWY 26
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

INFO AFIS
118.10 MHz
INFO AFIS
346.00 MHz

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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PHMU
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PHNY
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified