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Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZ · CYHZ

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CityHalifax

Lat44.8808

Lng-63.5086

TimezoneAmerica/New_York

TypeLarge Airport

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About This Airport

Crates of live lobster moving from Nova Scotia's coast onto widebody freighters bound for Shanghai capture what makes Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) distinctive. In 2021 roughly 15,700 tonnes of live lobster worth 293 million dollars left here for Asia and Europe. As Atlantic Canada's air freight gateway, the airport handled about 41,000 tonnes valued at 621 million dollars in 2019 and close to 34,800 tonnes in 2021, with high-value seafood accounting for around half of all export value. First Catch operates what it calls the world's first airport live-seafood transfer warehouse — 29,000 square feet, sized for two Boeing 747 charters at once and over 200 tonnes a day. Carriers serving YHZ include Korean Air Cargo, Cargojet, FedEx, Atlas Air, Qatar Airways, Skylease and Suparna Airlines. A 36 million dollar cargo park with doubled cold-storage capacity underpins the growth. The deep-water Port of Halifax nearby rounds out the multimodal picture. For temperature-controlled exports, YHZ is among Canada's most specialised airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is YHZ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport located?▼

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax, CA.

What is the ICAO code of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is CYHZ. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?▼

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is at an elevation of 145 meters (477 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

44.88080, -63.50860

145 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Halifax

Vancouver → Shanghai Vancouver → Shenzhen Vancouver → Guangzhou Vancouver → Hong Kong Vancouver → Tokyo Vancouver → Busan

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Last updated: 9 June 2026

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