What fuel is available at YPXM?

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Christmas I

Christmas I (YPXM/XCH) serves Christmas I, Christmas Island. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 916 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Frequencies, Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YPXM
Name: Christmas I
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -10.449382
Longitude: 105.690933
Elevation: 916 ft
Country: Christmas Island
Municipality: Christmas I
IATA Code: XCH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Indian/Christmas
Distance from City: 9.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 6900 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.christmasislandairport.com/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Minimal fees; approx AUD 8/ton MTOW
Parking Fee: AUD 5/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Fees set by airport operator. GST applicable. Well-regulated fee structure.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Multiple suppliers including Shell, BP, Viva Energy. Excellent fuel infrastructure at major airports.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Australian Border Force. Incoming Passenger Card mandatory.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Well-regulated aviation environment. CASA oversight. Noise abatement procedures at metropolitan airports.

Airport Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at YPXM?: Christmas I offers Jet A-1.

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