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Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

IATA YHZICAO CYHZ🇨🇦 Halifax
Coordinates
44.8808°N, 63.5086°W
Elevation
477 ft (145 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
CA-NS
Time zone
Halifax(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
16.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:05
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:36

About 15h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a Canadian airport in Goffs, Nova Scotia, a rural community of the Halifax Regional Municipality. It serves the Halifax region, mainland Nova Scotia, and adjacent areas in the neighbouring Maritime provinces. The airport is named in honour of Robert Stanfield, the 17th Premier of Nova Scotia and former leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

CYHZ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced10,500 ft / 3,200 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 327,700 ft / 2,347 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DTRML118.700 MHz
ATISATIS121.000 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL123.950 MHz
CNTRMONCTON CNTR118.700 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDORDO123.275 MHz
RMPAPN ADVSY122.125 MHz
TWRTWR118.400 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (28)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T783 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T672 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V310 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CHARLO, NB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
HALIFAX/STANFIELD INTL CZ XPNDR MANDTRYClass DControlledGND3000 ft GND
HALIFAX, NS TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass DControlled1700 ft MSL2900 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass DControlled2900 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V310 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T672 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T783 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CHARLO, NB CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle39 ft187 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle531 ft
Obstacle541 ft
Obstacle584 ft
Obstacle151 ft
Obstacle594 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?

The ICAO code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is CYHZ, and its IATA code is YHZ.

Where is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport located?

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is large airport located in Halifax, Canada, at an elevation of 477 ft (145 m).

How many runways does Halifax / Stanfield International Airport have?

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,500 ft / 3,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Halifax / Stanfield International Airport include Air Canada, Air Saint Pierre, Air Transat, American Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Delta Air Lines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?

Historical data lists 28 nonstop destinations from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in?

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is approximately 16.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?

The nearest airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is Porters Lake Airport (CCF4), about 13.6 nm to the se, followed by East Gore Eco Airpark and Stanley Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Halifax / Stanfield International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.