synonymChristchurch International Airport(Christchurch International Airport) generally refers to Christchurch International Airport
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Christchurch International Airport, located about 12 kilometers northwest of the center of Christchurch, the third largest city in New Zealand, is owned by the city government and the New Zealand government, of which the former accounts for 75% and the latter 25%. The airport is operated and managed by Christchurch International Airport Co., Ltd. to provide services for the city.[1]
The airport was built in 1937, with an altitude of 37 meters.Since the main runway is perpendicular to the Canterbury volcano, the auxiliary runway forms a right angle with the main runway, but the auxiliary runway is short, and can only land under extreme conditionsBoeing 767The C-17 Globemaster III of the US Air Force also used this runway for takeoff and landing.[2]
The airport terminal is divided into domestic terminal and international terminal, which can meet the flight requirements of domestic and international flights.The airport operates 24 hours a day, but the domestic terminal will be closed after the last domestic flight (about 11:00 p.m.) arrives at the port, and the international arrival hall will be open all night.[3]
The airport has formulated a ten-year development strategic plan, setting goals for the development and construction of the airport in the next few years. The airport will continue to innovate to become a world-class leading airport in accordance with the long-term goal plan, and make unremitting efforts to enable passengers and shareholders to enjoy high-quality services.[4]
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In 1935, Christchurch local council decided to build a new airport in Heywood, the best site in the city.
In 1937, the 915m runway and the 60m2 terminal were completed.
In 1940, it became a branch of Harewood, the Royal Air Force Base of New Zealand.
In 1950, Christchurch Airport began to accept international customs clearance services organized by the government.
In 1960, the new domestic terminal was completed and opened, designed by Paul Pascoe, a local architect.
In 1962, the main runway was extended to 2442 meters and provided commercial aircraft takeoff and landing.
In 1966, a new wing was added beside the domestic terminal, which was used as an international terminal.
In 1972, the northwest runway was re sealed, sprayed with marks and extended to 1741 meters.
In 1975, new corridors were added to the domestic terminal, and the total floor area of the terminal increased to 16000 square meters.
In 1984, the main runway extended from 2442m to 845m to 3287m.
In 1987, the terminal was Anset Air New Zealand and Air New Zealand's additional and reduced waiting rooms, as well as the boarding bridge for domestic flights.
In 1998, the new international terminal was completed and 28000 square meters of new floors were provided.
In 2004, the expansion of the international terminal added five check-in counters for international flights and four boarding bridges for international flights.
In 2009, the new terminal project to replace the old domestic terminal was started.
In 2011, the airport terminal reconstruction project was completed.
The new domestic terminal was completed by the end of 2012.[5]
On April 18, 2013, the Premier unveiled the new domestic terminal.[6]
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