Flight Support · Kiribati

Cassidy International Airport

PLCH · CXI
Kiritimati, Kiribati
1°59'10.6"N 157°21'00.0"W
ICAO PLCH · IATA CXI

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Cassidy International Airport (PLCH · CXI) in Kiritimati, Kiribati. 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
1.9863, -157.3500
1°59'10.6"N 157°21'00.0"W
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · PLCH
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Cassidy International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator PLCH and IATA code CXI.

It serves the municipality of Kiritimati, Kiribati.

The aerodrome reference point is 1.9863°, -157.3500°.

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

The nearest larger airport is Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV), about 168 NM away.

About Kiritimati

Operational context

Cassidy International Airport (PLCH · CXI) serves Kiritimati, Kiribati. 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 Kiritimati.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 PLCH
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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