Christmas Island International Airport (XCH)
| Airport information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Christmas Island International Airport |
| Common name | Christmas Island Airport |
| IATA code | XCH |
| ICAO code | YPXM |
| Location | Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Australia |
| Territory | Christmas Island, Australian external territory |
| Airport type | Public / international airport |
| Operator | Toll Remote Logistics |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Terminal | Gordon Bennett Terminal |
| Runway | 18/36 |
| Runway length | 2,103 m |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Approx. elevation | 279 m / 916 ft |
| Coordinates | 10°27′03″S, 105°41′19″E |
| Time zone | Christmas Island Time — UTC+7 |
| Official airport website | Christmas Island Airport official website |
| Wikipedia | Christmas Island Airport — Wikipedia |
Important airport contact numbers
| Contact / service | Phone | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Operations — Toll Remote Logistics | +61 8 9164 8498 | General airport operations and administration |
| Airport Duty Operations Officer — 24 hours | +61 447 109 143 | After-hours airport operational matters |
| Airport email | christmas.airport@tollgroup.com | Airport administration |
| Airport fax | +61 8 9164 8485 | Airport administration |
| Qantas IOT passenger enquiries | 1300 026 698 | Urgent individual passenger enquiries; 8am–7pm Christmas Island time |
| Qantas Group Travel | 13 26 24 | Group bookings |
| Qantas Agency Connect | 13 17 11 | Travel-agent bookings |
| Virgin Australia | +61 8 9164 8521 | Local airline contact listed by the airport |
| Altitude Airlines / Batik Air | +61 8 9164 7344 | Local airline contact listed by the airport |
| Ground handling / freight administration | +61 8 9164 7777 | Freight and ground handling |
| Ground handling duty phone | +61 407 474 968 | After-hours handling |
| Air BP refuelling administration | +61 8 9164 8814 | Aviation fuel |
| Air BP refuelling duty phone | +61 419 644 277 | 24-hour fuel contact, subject to arrangements |
Emergency contacts
| Emergency | Contact | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Police / Fire / Ambulance — emergency | 000 | Immediate threat to life, fire, serious accident or urgent emergency |
| Christmas Island Police / AFP | +61 8 9164 8444 | Non-immediate police assistance and local police matters |
| Christmas Island Health Service | +61 8 9164 8333 | Medical assistance; emergency service operates 24/7 |
| Airport Duty Operations Officer | +61 447 109 143 | Urgent airport operational matters |
| Australian Border Force — Christmas Island | 08 9164 7228 | Border/customs matters |
| Quarantine / biosecurity enquiries | +61 8 9164 7456 | Biosecurity and quarantine questions |
| Personal Locator Beacon assistance | +61 8 9164 8444 | PLB access for remote island activities |
Terminal information
Gordon Bennett Terminal
| Terminal feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Terminal name | Gordon Bennett Terminal |
| Passenger terminals | One principal passenger terminal |
| Arrivals | Handled within the main terminal |
| Departures | Handled within the main terminal |
| International processing | Customs, immigration and biosecurity procedures apply as required |
| Security | Security screening is provided |
| Wi-Fi | Free Wi-Fi is advertised by the airport |
| Food / shopping | Shops and food facilities are advertised by the airport |
| Airport map | Available through the official airport website |
| Ground transport | Local taxi/charter and hire-car services are available |
Getting to and from the airport
| Transport provider | Contact |
|---|---|
| Island Crabbie Transport Services — taxi/charter | +61 439 215 644 |
| Kiat’s Hire Cars | +61 439 215 388 |
| Soong’s Hire Cars | +61 439 215 889 |
Airport location and geography
| Location detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Territory | Christmas Island |
| Nearest principal settlement | Flying Fish Cove / Settlement |
| Coordinates | 10°27′03″S, 105°41′19″E |
| Distance from Perth | Approx. 2,600 km |
| Distance from Jakarta | Approx. 490 km |
| Airport time zone | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
Runway and aviation information
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway designation | 18/36 |
| Length | 2,103 m |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Airport elevation | Approximately 913–916 ft |
| IATA | XCH |
| ICAO | YPXM |
| Radio/aviation information | Published through Australian aviation documentation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Christmas Island?
The IATA code is XCH and the ICAO code is YPXM.
Is Christmas Island Airport an international airport?
Yes. Christmas Island International Airport is designated for international aviation, and arrivals are subject to relevant Australian border, customs and biosecurity requirements.
What is the official website of Christmas Island Airport?
The official airport website is christmasislandairport.com.au. It provides flight information, airport services, contacts, safety information and other passenger information.
Who operates Christmas Island Airport?
The airport is Commonwealth-owned and is operated/managed under contract by Toll Remote Logistics.
What is the main airport phone number?
The airport’s published administration/operations number is +61 8 9164 8498. For urgent after-hours airport operations, the published duty officer number is +61 447 109 143.
What should I call in a life-threatening emergency?
Call 000 for police, fire or ambulance emergencies in Australia, including Christmas Island.
Is there a hospital near Christmas Island Airport?
Christmas Island has an Indian Ocean Territories Health Service facility providing emergency and acute healthcare. Its telephone number is 08 9164 8333, and its emergency service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Does Christmas Island Airport have a separate domestic terminal?
No. Passenger operations are centred on the Gordon Bennett Terminal rather than separate domestic and international terminal buildings. International/border processing is incorporated into the airport operation.
Do Australian mainland passengers need a passport?
Normally, travellers from mainland Australia do not require a passport or visa to travel to Christmas Island, but they must present acceptable photographic identification for clearance. The Australian Government recommends carrying a passport, particularly because it can assist with identification if a flight is diverted internationally.
What airline currently serves Christmas Island?
Qantas is the long-term Indian Ocean Territories air-services provider, with services commencing in November 2025. Flight frequency and routing can change, so the current Qantas itinerary should be checked before departure.
Does the airport have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The airport’s official website lists Wi-Fi and Internet as an airport service.
Is there food and shopping at the airport?
Yes. The official airport website lists shops and food among its passenger facilities.
Can I get a taxi from Christmas Island Airport?
Local taxi/charter and hire-car services are available. The airport publishes contacts for Island Crabbie Transport Services, Kiat’s Hire Cars and Soong’s Hire Cars.
Is mobile coverage available everywhere on Christmas Island?
No. The Australian Government warns that some parts of Christmas Island have no mobile reception. Visitors exploring outside residential areas are advised to carry a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB); PLBs can be borrowed from the AFP building.
What is the best number for airport operations?
For normal airport operational enquiries, use +61 8 9164 8498. For the airport’s 24-hour duty operations officer, use +61 447 109 143.