Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-13The airport sits on the northern part of Chatham Island, about 20 km northeast of Waitangi, the island's main settlement. It is named partly for Inia William Tuuta, the islander who donated the land. It opened in 1982 and replaced a grass strip at Te Hapupu that only slow Bristol Freighter aircraft could use.
Services at Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsHotel ChathamView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsHotel ChathamView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeChatham time
- IATACHTICAO NZCI
- Opened1982
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalAir Chathams
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- WaitangiSouthwest of the airport20 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport?
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CHT, ICAO: NZCI. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport located?
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport is located in Te One, Wellington Region, New Zealand. The airport coordinates are -43.8119°, -176.4651°.
What services are available at Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport?
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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