Medium airport · Te One, New Zealand
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport
The airport, in part named in honour of Inia William Tuuta, the Chatham Islander who donated the land for the airport, was completed in 1982 to replace a compacted grass airstrip at Te Hapupu that could only handle slow-flying Safe Air Bristol Freighter aircraft. Its IATA code is CHT. Its ICAO code is NZCI. It has 1 runway, longest 4,462 ft (ASP). Elevation 43 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Te One, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CHT |
| ICAO code | NZCI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,462 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 43 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 43.8119° S, 176.4651° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport is known for
The airport, in part named in honour of Inia William Tuuta, the Chatham Islander who donated the land for the airport, was completed in 1982 to replace a compacted grass airstrip at Te Hapupu that could only handle slow-flying Safe Air Bristol Freighter aircraft.
History
The airport, in part named in honour of Inia William Tuuta, the Chatham Islander who donated the land for the airport, was completed in 1982 to replace a compacted grass airstrip at Te Hapupu that could only handle slow-flying Safe Air Bristol Freighter aircraft. The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy immediately started operating to the islands using the new airport until 1990, when Mount Cook Airlines and later Air Chathams took over air services to and from mainland New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport?
The airport, in part named in honour of Inia William Tuuta, the Chatham Islander who donated the land for the airport, was completed in 1982 to replace a compacted grass airstrip at Te Hapupu that could only handle slow-flying Safe Air Bristol Freighter aircraft.
What is the airport code for Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport?
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport — its IATA code is CHT and its ICAO code is NZCI.
Where is Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport located?
Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport serves Te One, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 43.8119° S, 176.4651° W.
What is the history of Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport?
The airport, in part named in honour of Inia William Tuuta, the Chatham Islander who donated the land for the airport, was completed in 1982 to replace a compacted grass airstrip at Te Hapupu that could only handle slow-flying Safe Air Bristol Freighter aircraft. The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy immediately started operating to the islands using the new airport until 1990, when Mount Cook Airlines and later Air Chathams took over air services to and from mainland New Zealand.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5027
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatham_Islands_/_Tuuta_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.