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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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
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Canada Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).