Christchurch International Airport (IATA: CHC, ICAO: NZCH) is the main airport that serves Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located 12 kilometres to the northwest of the city centre, in the suburb of Harewood. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Christchurch (Māori: ) is the regional capital of Canterbury, New Zealand. ... Christchurch (Māori: ) is the regional capital of Canterbury, New Zealand. ...

The primary runway is oriented near perpendicular to Canterbury's Nor'wester föhn wind. For this reason, the secondary runway is a cross-runway (at a right angle to the primary runway), and is used during Nor'westers by all aircraft up to and including Boeing 767s. The Boeing 777 and C-17 Globemaster III types have been known to use this runway in extreme conditions. [1]. The Norwest arch is a weather pattern peculiar to the east coast of New Zealands South Island. ... A föhn wind or foehn wind occurs when a deep layer of prevailing wind is forced over a mountain range (Orographic lifting). ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeings Commercial Airplanes division. ... The Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) C-17 Globemaster III is an American strategic airlifter manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, and operated by the United States Air Force, the British Royal Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Canadian Forces. ...

Garden City Helicopters operates from a base adjacent to the airport. They have a medivac service using fixed wing aircraft and also operate the rescue helicopter in Canterbury with a secondary helipad in Hagley Park adjacent to Christchurch Hospital (ICAO: NZJC). Christchurch Helicopters also operate from the western side of the airfield, next to Canterbury Aero Club, which maintains a grass runway parallel to the primary runway. The New Zealand Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is comprised of three Kawasaki BK117 helicopters and one Bell 222B helicopter, with bases located in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch. ... The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations, develops the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. ...

The airport is about to embark on a major upgrade costing over $200 million, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2009, due to increasing passenger numbers.

Terminal Statistics

Domestic Parking positions

• Jetways: 5
• No Jetway: 15

International Parking positions

• Jetways: 9
• No Jetway: 2

Aircraft Movements

• 2006 - 124,464

Passenger Movements

• 2006 - 5,455,310
• 2005 - 5,542,816
• 2004 - 4,965,502

Military Operations

Since the closure of Wigram Air Force Base, the Royal New Zealand Air Force always flies to Christchurch International Airport when required to visit the city. There are regular RNZAF flights between the main centres of New Zealand. Prior to the withdrawal of the air combat wing, the RNZAF fighter aircraft were also seen at the airport. Wigram Aerodrome is a former Royal New Zealand Airforce base located in the Christchurch suburb of Wigram. ... The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is the air force arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. ...

With the development of Antarctic scientific expeditions since the 1950s, Christchurch Airport has been the base for all Antarctic flights operated by the United States Air Force and RNZAF. During the Antarctic flying season, which generally operates from August to February, C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules and LC-130 Hercules aircraft are often seen on the Antarctic Apron north of the main passenger terminals. The C-5 Galaxy aircraft also makes the occasional appearance, although it has been noticeably absent in recent times. All other aircraft types except for the LC-130, which is fitted with skis for snow landing, must operate on either sea ice or blue ice runways. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... The Royal New Zealand Air Force or RNZAF is the air operations arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. ... The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop cargo aircraft and the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. ... The LC-130 is a ski-equipped variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules used in the Arctic and Antarctic. ... The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a military transport aircraft designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances. ... The blue ice runway at McMurdo Station A blue ice runway is a runway constructed in Antarctic areas with no net annual snow accumulation, so that the resultant ice surface is capable of supporting aircraft landings using wheels instead of skis. ...

The C-141 Starlifter was also a regular visitor before its retirement from active service in 2005. C-141 Starlifter A C-141 Starlifter leaves a vapor trail over Antarctica // The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter is a military strategic airlifter in service with the United States Air Force. ...

Airport Redevelopment

Christchurch Airport is currently going under an expansion project. The construction of the new multi-storey carpark building began in early 2006 and opened early 2007, providing 570 new premium carparks in addition to 1100 uncovered carparks.

The new 45m tall Control Tower which will be positioned near the new Carpark building is due to begin construction in mid 2007.

From Mid 2007 the new Check-In area and Domestic Terminal will begin to be built. The new Check-In area will be communal for both Domestic and International passengers. The new domestic terminal will comprise of an additional 3 Gates and 1 more baggage carousel. The old domestic terminal will be completely demolished to make way for the new terminal. All construction is expected to be completed by June 2009 [2]

Airlines and Destinations

The following airlines fly to the airport as of June 2007: June 2007 is the sixth month of that year. ...

International

• Air New Zealand (Brisbane, Melbourne, Nadi, Osaka-Kansai, Rarotonga, Sydney, Tokyo-Narita)
  • Freedom Air (Gold Coast)
• Air Pacific (Nadi) (seasonal)
• Emirates (Sydney, Dubai via Sydney)
• Qantas (Sydney)
  • Jetstar Airways (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast)
• Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
• Virgin Blue
  • Pacific Blue (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney)

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Domestic

• Air Chathams (Chatham Islands)
• Air New Zealand (Auckland, Qneenstown, Wellington)
  • Air New Zealand operated by Air Nelson (Nelson, Napier, New Plmouth, Invercargill)
  • Air New Zealand operated by Eagle Airways (Blenheim, Hokitika, Oamaru, Wanaka)
  • Air New Zealand operated by Mount Cook Airline (Dunedin, Hamilton, Invercargill, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington)
• Qantas
  • Jetconnect (Auckland, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington)

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Former airlines

• Origin Pacific Airways
• Ansett New Zealand
• Kiwi Travel International Airlines
• Korean Air

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External links

• http://www.christchurchairport.co.nz/ - Airport website
• http://www.airportcity.co.nz/ - CIAL's commercial property website
• http://www.cac.co.nz/ - Canterbury Aero Club website

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