A world-class airport, here for New Zealand

Our mission  

Our mission is to be a champion airport, recognised at home and abroad as an engine room for the prosperity of Christchurch, the South Island and New Zealand.  

To achieve this, we are committed to three areas of activity: building a stronger business and enhancing customer journeys and being great Kaitiaki (guardians of safety, security and sustainability).  

At the heart of a champion airport lies a champion team. We are very proud of our people and what each and every one of them contributes every day.  

Our purpose  

We're passionate about championing the South Island and changing the lives of residents and visitors for the better, forever.  

Airports have a strong flow-on effect in the economies they serve. Independent estimates show that for every $1 Christchurch Airport earns, the wider South Island economy earns $50. We also know adding one international airline seat into Christchurch generates an average of 7.5 commercial guest nights in the South Island.  

We’re proud to make a significant contribution to the social wellbeing and economic development of Christchurch, Canterbury and the South Island. By building a strong and prosperous South Island, we’re helping to build a stronger New Zealand.  

Our objectives  

Our strategic plan sets out our goals to the year 2025. By then, we aspire to achieve:

• 8.5 million passengers per year  
• $1 billion in new GDP (South Island and New Zealand)  
• 10,000 new jobs for the South Island and New Zealand  
• Sustainable 6-7% post tax return on equity.