Saturday, May 7, 2011

Christmas Island Airport


Map of Christmas Island, between Australia and Indonesia. via lippocikarang

Christmas Island is often a tourist destination by the international community. This island is located in the Indian Ocean. Although very close to Indonesia but this island is owned by Australia. The way towards this island can be done by using the plane through the Christmas Island Airport. Flights can be done through the Cocos Island.

Name
Christmas Island Airport

IATA code : XCH
ICAO code : YPXM

Location
Christmas Island, a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean
The island is located 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) northwest of the Western Australian City of Perth,
500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta,
and 975 (606 mi) east-northeast of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Owned
Departement of Transport and Regional Service (DOTARS)

access
via Cocos (Keeling) Islands by Virgin Australia Airlines



Picture of Christmas Island Airport. via panoramio.com

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