Large airport · Kiritimati, Kiribati
Cassidy International Airport
Until 2018, it was the only airport in the Kiribati part of the Line Islands with an IATA or ICAO code. Its IATA code is CXI. Its ICAO code is PLCH. It has 1 runway, longest 6,900 ft (ASP). Elevation 5 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kiritimati, Kiribati |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CXI |
| ICAO code | PLCH |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,900 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 1.9863° N, 157.3500° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cassidy International Airport is known for
Until 2018, it was the only airport in the Kiribati part of the Line Islands with an IATA or ICAO code.
History
Until 2018, it was the only airport in the Kiribati part of the Line Islands with an IATA or ICAO code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cassidy International Airport?
Until 2018, it was the only airport in the Kiribati part of the Line Islands with an IATA or ICAO code.
What is the airport code for Cassidy International Airport?
Cassidy International Airport — its IATA code is CXI and its ICAO code is PLCH.
Where is Cassidy International Airport located?
Cassidy International Airport serves Kiritimati, Kiribati. Its coordinates are 1.9863° N, 157.3500° W.
What is the history of Cassidy International Airport?
Until 2018, it was the only airport in the Kiribati part of the Line Islands with an IATA or ICAO code.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5493
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassidy_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.