Airport code
YHZ — Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
YHZ is the IATA code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, an airport serving Halifax, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYHZ, and it operates in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-4). The airport sits at 44.8808, -63.5086 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 477 ft (145 m).
Overview
About 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YHZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYHZ |
| Airport name | Halifax / Stanfield International Airport |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Halifax (UTC-4) |
| Latitude | 44.8808 |
| Longitude | -63.5086 |
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,500 ft (3,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
The IATA code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is YHZ.
What is the ICAO code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
The ICAO code for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is CYHZ.
Where is YHZ airport located?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is located in Halifax, Canada.
What time zone is YHZ in?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport operates in the America/Halifax time zone, which is UTC-4.
What is the nearest airport to YHZ?
The nearest airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is Charlottetown Airport (YYG) in Charlottetown, about 160 km away.
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