CHT Airport (Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

A runway extended to 1,850 metres and widened to 45 metres moved Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT/NZCI) into a different league in 2026, allowing jet aircraft and jet freighters to reach the archipelago some 800 kilometres east of mainland New Zealand for the first time. The five-year "Longer and Stronger" programme cost around NZD 50 million and, alongside lengthening the former 1,360-metre strip, delivered a new passenger terminal opened in August 2026. The first jet to use the extended runway was a converted TEXEL Air Boeing 737 freighter operating an Auckland–Chathams return rotation. Day-to-day service still rests with Air Chathams, New Zealand's largest privately owned airline, whose ATR 72 carries passengers and freight together on links to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Outbound loads are dominated by high-value live seafood from the local fishery — rock lobster, blue cod, kina and pāua — with extra capacity laid on during the crayfish season. Inbound, the same flights bring food, medicines and mail, making the service a genuine lifeline for residents. Volumes stay modest, but this cargo link is essential to the island economy, and the new runway widens the options for larger freighters for the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport?▼

The IATA code of Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is CHT. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport located?▼

Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is located in Te One, NZ.

What is the ICAO code of Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is NZCI. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport?▼

Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is at an elevation of 13 meters (43 ft) above sea level.

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