| Callsign |
Radio Name |
Frequency |
Voice Room |
Type |
Notes |
| NZCH-N_CTR |
Christchurch Control |
129.400 |
nzch-n_ctr |
Primary |
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This position controls the airspace above Canterbury, Westland, and the Kaikoura coast.
Controllers will indicate whether they are offering extended service outside of their control area in their ATIS.
For details on the Airspace that this position controls and all the airports contained within the airspace, visit the South Island - North Sector Airspace Reference page.
Note: the Radio Callsign is Christchurch Control, not South Island - North Centre.
Note: As of 22/11/2007 the callsign for this position is NZCH-N_CTR. Previously the hyphen was an underscore. The old callsign should no longer be used. |
| NZCH_APP |
Christchurch Control |
124.100 |
nzch_app |
Primary |
Show
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Provides Approach and Departure (if NZCH_DEP is off watch) services for:-
Note: the Radio Callsign is Christchurch Control, not Christchurch Approach. |
| NZCH_DEP |
Christchurch Control |
120.900 |
nzch_dep |
Secondary |
Show
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Provides Departure services for:-
Note: The Radio Callsign is Christchurch Control, not Christchurch Departure.
Note: This is a secondary position and should only be staffed in periods of very high traffic, and only after the airport's primary positions have been fully staffed. |
| NZCH_TWR |
Christchurch Tower |
118.300 |
nzch_twr |
Primary |
Show
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Aerodrome Control for Christchurch International Airport.
Please refer to the airport page for charts and any special procedures that apply. When Ground is not on watch, Tower is also responsible for issuing airways clearance, amending flight plans and issuing departure instructions.
On first contact with Tower on the ground you should state your callsign, in receipt of the ATIS, and your location on the airport. In the air you should state your callsign and position relative to the airport. |
| NZCH_ATIS |
Christchurch ATIS |
127.200 |
nzch_atis |
ATIS |
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| NZCH_GND |
Christchurch Ground |
121.900 |
nzch_gnd |
Primary |
Show
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Surface movement control for Christchurch International Airport.
Please refer to the airport page for charts and any special procedures that apply. When Delivery is not on watch, Ground is responsible for issuing airways clearance, amending flight plans and issuing departure instructions.
On first contact with ground you should state your callsign, in receipt of the ATIS, and your location on the airport to assist with ground movement control. |
| NZCH_DEL |
Christchurch Delivery |
128.200 |
nzch_del |
Secondary |
Show
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Clearance Delivery for Christchurch International Airport.
When Delivery is on watch, it is responsible for all ground movements on the western side of Runway 02/20, in addition to the delivery and amending of flight plans, and the issuing of departure instructions for all aircraft on the ground.
Note: This is a secondary position and should only be staffed in periods of very high traffic, and only after the airport's primary positions have been fully staffed. |
| UNICOM NZZC |
UNICOM |
122.800 |
unicom_nzzc |
Unmanned |
Show
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This frequency should be monitored by ALL Aircraft flying in the New Zealand Domestic Airpsace who are not currently being controlled by an active Controller.
Pilots should broadcast all intentions by TEXT on 122.800 including Push Back, Starting, Taxi, Lining Up, Departure, Descent, Approach, Finals, Taxiing In and Shutdown to alert other traffic to their presence.
Pilots are encouraged to also tune to a voice room of unicom_nzzc and announce all intentions on voice as well, as time permits.
Remember that on VATSIM, text is still the primary means of communication.
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