Karewa
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport is the main air gateway serving Te One on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Listed as CHT and NZCI, it is a medium airport that gives visitors their key arrival point for reaching this remote part of the country. The airport sits just 43 feet above sea level, so arrivals and departures feel closely tied to the island landscape, with low horizons, open skies, and fast-changing coastal weather that can shape the travel experience as much as the destination itself.
About Karewa
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport is the main air gateway serving Te One on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Listed as CHT and NZCI, it is a medium airport that gives visitors their key arrival point for reaching this remote part of the country. The airport sits just 43 feet above sea level, so arrivals and departures feel closely tied to the island landscape, with low horizons, open skies, and fast-changing coastal weather that can shape the travel experience as much as the destination itself.
Overview
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport is the main air gateway serving Te One on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Listed as CHT and NZCI, it is a medium airport that gives visitors their key arrival point for reaching this remote part of the country. The airport sits just 43 feet above sea level, so arrivals and departures feel closely tied to the island landscape, with low horizons, open skies, and fast-changing coastal weather that can shape the travel experience as much as the destination itself.
Key facts
- Official name: Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport
- Airport codes: CHT (IATA) and NZCI (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport serving Te One, New Zealand
- Elevation: 43 ft / 13 m above sea level
- Runway: 05/23, 4,462 ft long, asphalt surface, and lighted
- Time zone: Pacific/Chatham
What travellers should know
For most visitors, this airport is less about long layovers and more about smooth island access, so it helps to arrive prepared and keep plans flexible. The lighted asphalt runway supports reliable operations, but the Chatham Islands’ exposed location means weather can still affect timings, especially when winds shift. Because the local time zone is Pacific/Chatham, which is offset differently from mainland New Zealand, it is worth double-checking flight times, meeting arrangements, and accommodation plans before you travel. If you are collecting luggage, meeting a driver, or continuing on to other parts of the islands, having those details organized in advance will make arrival much easier.
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FAQ
Karewa — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Karewa is located in Chatham Island, New Zealand (Oceania), at coordinates -43.800°, -176.350°.
- Its IATA code is CHT and its ICAO code is NZCI.
- Karewa serves Chatham Island, New Zealand. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Karewa operates on Pacific/Chatham local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Karewa sits at latitude -43.800° and longitude -176.350°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CHT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CHT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CHT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, the phone number is +64 3-305 0066, the official website is http://www.discoverthechathamislands.co.nz/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in New Zealand. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.