Halifax Stanfield.
Private aviation guide to Halifax Stanfield: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- CYHZ
- IATA
- YHZ
- Serves
- Halifax
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from YHZ.
Halifax Stanfield (CYHZ) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Halifax.
Halifax Stanfield is the main airport for Atlantic Canada, with three FBOs and customs for private arrivals.
The airport is open around the clock and its 10,500 ft runway takes long-range jets, but it lies outside the city, so allow about half an hour for the drive downtown.
Flights are operated by CTA-licensed air carriers.
Halifax Stanfield at a glance.
| CYHZ | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 05/23, 10,500 ft (3,200 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 26 km (16 miles) north-northeast of the city, roughly 30 minutes by road from downtown Halifax |
| Private terminals | Gateway Facilities, PAL Aviation Services and Shell Aerocentre |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, CYHZ; Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Wikipedia (runways, drive time, FBOs); General aviation reporting, CANPASS, Canada Border Services Agency (airport of entry, 2 to 48 hours notice, 15 person limit). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From YHZ by private jet.
- Distance
- 349 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 08m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 434 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 20m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 475 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 26m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 481 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 516 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 32m
- One way
- from C$10k
- Distance
- 671 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 54m
- One way
- from C$12.4k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Halifax Stanfield?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Halifax Stanfield?+
The longest runway is 05/23, 10,500 ft (3,200 m).
Does Halifax Stanfield have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at YHZ?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from YHZ today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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