Live ATC & Spotter Streams — Christchurch Airport (NZCH / CHC)

Christchurch Airport (NZCH / CHC) is the principal gateway to New Zealand's South Island and the country's second-busiest airport by passenger traffic. Operating two runways on the Canterbury Plains, CHC is a key hub for trans-Tasman, domestic, and Antarctic operations — including U.S. National Science Foundation flights to McMurdo Station. Watch live spotter feeds above.

ICAO
NZCH
IATA
CHC
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Elevation
123 ft (37 m) MSL
Runways
2 (02/20, 11/29)
Hub for
Air New Zealand

More Info

  • Official website
  • Wikipedia

Live Spotter Cameras

  • Airport Streams

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Christchurch Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Christchurch Airport's ICAO code is NZCH and its IATA code is CHC.

Where is Christchurch Airport located?

Christchurch Airport is in Harewood, about 12 km (7.5 miles) northwest of central Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island.

Why is Christchurch important for Antarctic operations?

Christchurch hosts the U.S. Antarctic Program's main launch base for flights to McMurdo Station, as well as similar operations for New Zealand and Italian Antarctic programs. Large U.S. military transports flying south are a regular sight here.

Does this site have ATC audio for Christchurch?

Christchurch does not currently have a public LiveATC feed surfaced here, but live YouTube spotter cameras are available above.