Flight Support · Christmas Island

Christmas Island International Airport

YPXM · XCH
Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island
10°27'01.4"S 105°41'28.0"E
ICAO YPXM · IATA XCH

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Christmas Island International Airport (YPXM · XCH) in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
6,900 ft
2,103 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
-10.4504, 105.6911
10°27'01.4"S 105°41'28.0"E
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · YPXM
CHRISTMAS ISLAND →

Christmas Island International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator YPXM and IATA code XCH.

It serves the municipality of Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.

The aerodrome reference point is -10.4504°, 105.6911°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 6,900 ft (2,103 m).

About Flying Fish Cove

Operational context

Christmas Island International Airport (YPXM · XCH) serves Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. Its longest runway measures 6,900 ft (2,103 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Flying Fish Cove.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at YPXM
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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