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CXI Cassidy International Airport
Cassidy International Airport (IATA: CXI, ICAO:PLCH) is located in the the city of Christmas Island, Kiribati.

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IATA Code

CXI

ICAO Code

PLCH

Name

Cassidy International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Kiribati (KI)

City

Christmas Island

Latitude

1.9861600

Longitude

-157.3500061

Time Zone

UTC+14:00

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Airport Overview

Cassidy International Airport (CXI), identified by ICAO code PLCH, serves Christmas Island (Kiritimati) in the Republic of Kiribati. It is a remote island airport rather than a conventional regional cargo hub, and its logistics value depends heavily on limited long-haul connectivity, aircraft availability and advance coordination with local handling parties. The airport is located north of Banana at approximately 1.9861600°N and 157.3500061°W, in the UTC+14:00 time zone. The airport record identifies one asphalt runway, designated 08/26, measuring 2,103 m by 30 m and positioned approximately 1.5 m above mean sea level. Our service team treats Cassidy International Airport as a planned, confirmation-based gateway: shipment acceptance, aircraft routing, handling capability, customs arrangements and final delivery must be reconfirmed before cargo is released.

Airport	Cassidy International Airport
IATA / ICAO	CXI / PLCH
Location	Christmas Island, Kiribati
Coordinates	1.9861600°N, 157.3500061°W
Time zone	UTC+14:00
Runway	08/26, asphalt, 2,103 m × 30 m

Key Highlights

Remote Line Islands gateway: the airport primarily supports the local Kiritimati community and should not be treated like a high-frequency cargo hub.
Single-runway dependency: aircraft routing, weather, runway conditions and operational restrictions can materially affect acceptance and uplift planning.
Limited network depth: international connections may involve Fiji or Honolulu routing when commercially operated and available; all current schedules require confirmation.
Low-volume shipment profile: consolidated cargo, charter planning and pre-arranged handling are generally more practical than relying on spontaneous airport service.
High coordination requirement: our team recommends confirming booking, ground handling, customs, delivery contact and return arrangements before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed information does not establish a large-scale cargo terminal, dedicated temperature-controlled warehouse, dangerous-goods store, bonded warehouse or automated parcel hub at Cassidy International Airport. Our service team therefore plans the shipment around the handling facilities and personnel available for the specific flight, rather than assuming standard hub capabilities.

General cargo: obtain written confirmation of acceptance, cargo dimensions, piece weight, loading method, warehouse receiving procedure and storage limits before tender.
Special cargo: confirm in advance whether live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, valuables, oversized pieces or dangerous goods can be handled on the nominated flight.
Cold-chain shipments: use validated packaging with sufficient autonomy; do not assume refrigerated storage, active container power or replenishment services are available.
Customs and inspection: arrange the importer, broker or consignee contact before arrival because local clearance and inspection resources may be limited.
Final delivery: pre-arrange vehicle access, consignee availability, unloading equipment and collection timing; airport-side acceptance does not itself guarantee door delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

International connection pattern: the supplied airport record identifies Fiji Airways links involving Nadi and Honolulu, while also noting suspension during the COVID-19 border-closure period. Current operation, frequency, aircraft type and cargo acceptance must be checked with the carrier.
Routing method: shipments may require an interline, passenger-aircraft belly capacity, charter arrangement or an alternative island/ocean feeder. Our team selects the routing only after receiving a confirmed uplift plan.
Time variability: transit depends on flight availability, connection windows, weather, aircraft payload, customs processing, local handling and possible rebooking. No fixed transit commitment should be issued before a confirmed booking.
Booking discipline: request space well ahead of the target delivery date and allow contingency time for missed connections, irregular operations and limited onward transport.

Planning rule: a quoted schedule is indicative until the operating carrier confirms both passenger and cargo acceptance for the actual date, commodity, dimensions and documentation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cassidy International Airport principally serves Christmas Island and nearby communities within the Line Islands. The island geography creates a narrow but essential airfreight role for goods that are urgent, lightweight, high-value or unsuitable for slower sea transport.

Typical inbound demand: essential supplies, maintenance parts, tools, communications equipment, retail replenishment and project materials, subject to aircraft and handling acceptance.
Time-sensitive shipments: medical supplies, documents, emergency spares and small replacement components may be suitable when packaging and local delivery are arranged in advance.
Perishable cargo: food, chilled goods and other perishables require confirmed uplift, short ground exposure and a documented temperature-management plan.
Outbound cargo: volume and commodity mix can be irregular; our team verifies whether a return uplift, packaging service and export clearance path are available before accepting the shipment.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off times: Cassidy International Airport does not have a universally applicable public cargo cut-off that can be safely quoted. The operating carrier or local handler must confirm warehouse acceptance, documentation cut-off and actual tender location.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, package specification and shipper’s declaration where required. Obtain carrier approval before dispatch; do not send undeclared batteries, aerosols, chemicals or equipment with embedded batteries.
Customs documents: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits and consignee/importer information consistent with the cargo. Customs, quarantine and inspection requirements must be confirmed for the commodity and routing.
Temperature and live cargo: confirm acceptance, packaging, animal or health certificates, handling responsibility and emergency contacts before tender. Airport transfer time and local storage conditions should be treated as operational risks.

Shipping Tips

Book before packing for dispatch: send commodity details, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, consignee contact and desired delivery date to our service team for a routing feasibility check.
Build a contingency plan: for critical cargo, reserve additional lead time and evaluate an alternative sea-air, regional gateway or charter solution where the commercial routing permits.
Use robust island-transit packaging: protect against handling, humidity and repeated transfers; label every piece clearly with consignee details and keep documents accessible.
Control handover: obtain confirmation of acceptance at origin, flight uplift, connection status, arrival release and final collection. Do not release high-value or temperature-sensitive cargo without a named receiving party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cassidy International Airport handle international air freight?

It can serve international aviation movements when an operating carrier, approved routing and local handling arrangement are available. Cargo acceptance is not automatic; our team confirms the current flight, aircraft payload, commodity restrictions and customs process before issuing final shipping instructions.

Can I send cargo through Cassidy International Airport without a confirmed flight?

No. Because the airport has a remote, limited-frequency operating profile, cargo should not be dispatched until uplift, tender location, documentation cut-off and consignee arrangements have been confirmed.

Is a direct service from Nadi or Honolulu guaranteed?

No. The supplied airport information references Fiji Airways connections involving Nadi and Honolulu but also records a period of suspension. Current route availability, frequency and cargo acceptance are subject to the carrier’s live schedule and operational approval.

Can temperature-controlled or dangerous goods be shipped?

Possibly, subject to carrier approval and the capabilities available for the nominated flight. Our team requires the complete commodity and packaging data in advance and will verify dangerous-goods documentation, cold-chain protection, storage and handling arrangements.

What is the best option for urgent spare parts or medical supplies?

Submit the ready time, exact dimensions and weight, commodity description, consignee details and required delivery date immediately. We will compare confirmed air uplift with contingency routing and will highlight connection, customs and local-delivery risks before shipment release.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, location, coordinates, time zone, runway description and the historical route statement are based on the supplied airport record for Cassidy International Airport. Current schedules, cargo acceptance, handling arrangements, customs procedures, operating restrictions and transit times require live confirmation and are intentionally not presented as fixed facts.

For aviation terminology, carrier and airport-code verification, our team uses authoritative industry references including iata.org and icao.int. Carrier schedules and acceptance decisions remain subject to the operating airline and local airport handling arrangements.