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Stanfield Intl

Stanfield Intl (CYHZ/YHZ) serves Halifax, Canada. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 14/32). Field elevation is 477 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: CYHZ
  • Name: Stanfield Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 44.880798
  • Longitude: -63.508598
  • Elevation: 477 ft
  • Country: Canada
  • Municipality: Halifax
  • IATA Code: YHZ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Halifax
  • Distance from City: 26.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 10500 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: DME, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 7700 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: DME, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.400 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 121.000 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.hiaa.ca/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CAD $8.20 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CAD $0.68 per 1,000 kg MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CAD
  • Remarks: Halifax Stanfield International. HIAA fees. Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group FBO.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Innotech-Execaire. Maritime pricing; fuel imported by marine terminal.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: APIS required. CBSA available. International arrivals at main terminal. GA customs clearance with advance notice. Common tech stop for transatlantic GA flights.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Frequent fog and low visibility. Maritime weather patterns. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

CYQM

  • ICAO: CYQM
  • Name: Greater Moncton Intl
  • Distance (NM): 88.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Moncton, Greater Moncton Intl.

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at CYHZ?
The tower frequency at Stanfield Intl is 118.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at CYHZ?
Stanfield Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does CYHZ require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Stanfield Intl (Canada).