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Cassidy International Airport (CXI)
Cassidy International Airport is an international airport serving Kiritimati (Line Islands), Kiribati. Its IATA code is CXI and its ICAO code is PLCH. It has one runway, 2,103 m long.
- IATACXI
- ICAOPLCH
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CXI
- ICAO code
- PLCH
- City
- Kiritimati
- Region / province
- Line Islands
- Country / territory
- Kiribati
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.9863° N, 157.3500° W
- Elevation
- 2 m (5 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Kiritimati (UTC+14:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,103 m (6,900 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,103 m6,900 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,422 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,636 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,621 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| INFO | 118.100 MHz |
| INFO | 346.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Cassidy International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kiritimati through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kiribati
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonriki International Airport | TRW | 3,280 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Cassidy International Airport?
The IATA code of Cassidy International Airport is CXI and its ICAO code is PLCH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Cassidy International Airport located?
Cassidy International Airport is in Kiritimati, Line Islands, Kiribati, at coordinates 1.9863° N, 157.3500° W and an elevation of 2 m (5 ft).
How far is Cassidy International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Cassidy International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,621 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,636 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,422 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Cassidy International Airport?
The longest runway at Cassidy International Airport is 2,103 m (6,900 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Cassidy International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Cassidy International Airport (CXI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.