YPXM · XCH

Christmas Island International Airport

Flying Fish CoveElevation 916 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

18/36
Dimensions
6,900 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Christmas Island International Airport is in Flying Fish Cove. Field elevation 916 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAYPXM / XCH
CountryChristmas Island
Coordinates-10.4504, 105.6911
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.8
CTAF
CTAF
347
RDO
FSS

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does YPXM have a METAR?
Yes. YPXM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does YPXM have a TAF?
When YPXM issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at YPXM?
YPXM sits at 916 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for YPXM?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.