Christmas Island International Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 11h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Christmas Island International Airport
Christmas Island International Airport is an airport located on Christmas Island, a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean. The island is located 2,600 km (1,600 mi) northwest of the Western Australian city of Perth, 500 km (310 mi) south of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and 975 km (606 mi) east-northeast of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
YPXMLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 6,900 ft / 2,103 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.800 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 347.000 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Christmas Island International Airport?
The ICAO code for Christmas Island International Airport is YPXM, and its IATA code is XCH.
Where is Christmas Island International Airport located?
Christmas Island International Airport is medium airport located in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m).
How many runways does Christmas Island International Airport have?
Christmas Island International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,900 ft / 2,103 m.
Which airlines fly to Christmas Island International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Christmas Island International Airport include Virgin Australia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Christmas Island International Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Christmas Island International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Christmas Island International Airport in?
Christmas Island International Airport is in the Indian/Christmas time zone (UTC+07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Christmas Island International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Christmas Island International Airport is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Christmas Island International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.