YHZ
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Halifax · CanadaICAO CYHZ
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is an airport serving Halifax, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 44° 52' 50.9" N, 63° 30' 31.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 477 feet (145 meters) above sea level. With 28 direct destinations served by 13 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Halifax (GMT-3).
Destinations
28
Airlines
13
Elevation ft
477/ 145m
America/Halifax
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YHZ
ICAO Code
CYHZ
City
Halifax
Country
Canada
Elevation
477 ft
Local Time
01:31 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:44.8808°
Longitude:-63.5086°
Popular Routes from YHZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYT | St. John's, Canada | 548 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 225 kg | View |
| YOW | Ottawa, Canada | 595 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 244 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 803 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 329 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 414 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 170 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 811 mi | 2h 2m | short-haul | 333 kg | View |
| LGA | New York, United States | 597 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 245 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 2,857 mi | 6h 15m | long-haul | 690 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 1,498 mi | 3h 30m | medium-haul | 376 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 1,239 mi | 3h 1m | medium-haul | 311 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 692 mi | 1h 49m | short-haul | 284 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YHZ
13 active airlines serving Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air Saint Pierre
PJFrance
Air Transat
TSCanada
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Porter Airlines
PDCanada
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Airport | YYG | Charlottetown | Canada | 160 km |
| Greater Moncton International Airport | YQM | Moncton | Canada | 165 km |
| Saint John Airport | YSJ | St. John | Canada | 194 km |
| Fredericton Airport | YFC | Fredericton | Canada | 261 km |
| Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport | YGR | Iles De La Madeleine | Canada | 313 km |
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | YQY | Sydney | Canada | 306 km |
| Gaspé (Michel-Pouliot) Airport | YGP | Gaspe | Canada | 439 km |
| Bathurst Airport | ZBF | Bathurst | Canada | 351 km |
Other Airports in Canada
Abbotsford Airport
YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 44° 52' 50.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 63° 30' 31.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 44.880798
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -63.508598
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Halifax
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 01:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 477 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 145 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
The IATA code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is YHZ, and its ICAO code is CYHZ. The airport is located in Halifax, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YHZ?
There are 28 direct destinations available from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Halifax, Canada.
What airlines fly from YHZ?
There are 13 airlines operating from YHZ, including Air Canada, Air Saint Pierre, Air Transat, American Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, and more.
What timezone is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is in the America/Halifax timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport sits at an elevation of 477 feet (145 meters) above sea level.
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